Full Moon Midnight Sitting

In keeping with the traditions of the monasteries of the Thai Forest and other theravada buddist traditions, there will be a meditation vigil until midnight on the full-moon night of Saturday December 10th.

On days of full and new moons (known as Uposatha Days in the Theravada world), monastics emphasise their dedication to contemplation and meditation. In the monasteries this usually takes the form of having a meditation vigil until midnight.

(To read more about this particular convention please see http://www.accesstoinsight.org/ptf/dhamma/sila/uposatha.html

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All are welcome to attend all or part of the evening meditation.

The vigil will begin at 8.00 p.m and will continue until midnight, after which refreshments will be served in the dining hall.

There is no cost to attend, but donations are welcome.

This happens to coincide with our weekend of volunteering so if you would like to stay here on the Saturday night and take part in the work on Sunday, then you are welcome to do so. Just let us know in advance by e-mailing Padraig at info@sunyatacentre.org