December 27, 2006-Janurary 9, 2007
Kenya and Sudan
January 2, 2007
Kenya and Sudan
Visiting Northern Kenya and going
to Sudan for humanitarian projects.
January 10, 2007
United States
Return to the United States.
January 12-16, 2007
Personal retreat.
January 19-20, 2007
Florida, USA
Boca West Florida, Supervisory
and advisory board of Samadhi Center in Prague
and Triple Gem society board meeting.
Participants:
Lee & Nancy Corbin form New York, Steve Arnsdorf
Chattanooga, Tennessee, Alex Nasion form Connecticut,
Judy Enright from California and Bhante Wimala.
January 22-28, 2007
Caracas, Venezuela
Hosts:
Michael Beede and Griselda
February 9, 2007
New York City, New York, USA
New York Open Center
Meditation For All Levels
Bhante Wimala
6:30-9:30pm
An Evening Workshop
For the past 2,500 years, Buddhist
meditation has been used as a tool for character
transformation and spiritual awakening-or simply
to cultivate inner peace and clarity. We meditate
to see the beauty of life and to find meaningful
fulfillment in it through the practice of self-reflection
and introspective awareness. This evening, the
world-renowned Buddhist monk and teacher, Bhante
Wimala, will discuss how this ancient wisdom can
help us in today's busy world and will share with
us his simple, practical approach to spiritual
practice, and end the evening with a guided meditation.
February 10, 2007
New York City, New York, USA
New
York Open Center
Lessons of the Lotus
Tools for Awakening
Bhante Wimala
10:15-5:45pm
A One-Day Workshop
A lotus is a symbol of the spiritual essence within
every human being. As the lotus blossoms, it stays
untouched by the murky water, reminding us that
if we can awaken our hearts we will also stay untouched
by the ills of the world, and we will be able to
purify our minds, transform our character and awaken
to the beauty and meaning of life. Today, Bhante
Wimala will share some practical spiritual teachings
for discovering and celebrating the lotus within
each of us. He will emphasize ways that we can
begin to invite the teachings into our own daily
lives and offer us guidance on the use of meditation
and other Buddhist tools for self-reflection, awareness
and awakening. Our time together will also include
dialogue and guided meditations.
February 14, 2007
Chattanooga,
Tennessee, USA
Hosts: Steve Arnsdorf, Suzzette and
Sydney
Topic: To love is to be free: Cultivating Spiritual
love and its practical benefits.
February 17-22, 2007
California, USA
California Teaching
tour.
February 24, 2007
Woodlands,
Texas, USA
Unity Church
2 to 4pm
February 25, 2007
Dallas, Texas, USA
Dallas Unity Church Sermon
on Sunday service
9am and 11am
Topic" Peace within, “happiness
of those who stand on the foundation of peace within
can not be shaken by world and worldly challenges”.
Afternoon Seminar
2- 4:30pm
Buddhist teaching
of Karma
Bhante Wimala , "The philosophy
of Karma teaches us the importance of
every thought and action in our day to day living
and how it shapes the
quality of our life. It teaches us the cause and
effect relationship of
our thoughts, words and actions. The teaching of
Karma help us to
understand the nature of the energy that shapes
the unfolding moments of
life and how the past, present and future of each
individual is linked
through unseen forces of our psychic energy. As
you understand Karma you
will understand the course and the source of your
own happiness and
unhappiness, joy and suffering. This understanding
will greatly help you
in creating a happy and meaningful life."
February 24, 2007
Houston Texas, USA
Houston Buddhist Vihara
7 -9pm. “ Meditation as a
tool to find meaning in life”
February 25, 2007
Gulf Port, Mississippi, USA
Unity Spiritual Church
7pm to 9. 30pm
“Benefit of spirituality at times
of change”
February 11, 2007
Norwalk, Connecticut, USA
You and your friends are
invited to a FREE
“Afternoon of
Enlightenment”
2-5pm
Saraswati's
Yoga Joint
1-3 Wall Street, Norwalk, CT 06850
(Right
above Fat Cat Joe's)
Topics for discussion will include:
Self-Healing, Wellness and Stress Management,
Superabundance
and the Law of Attraction
Mindfulness and Insight,
and Personal Questions
from the Audience!
February 18, 2007
Spiritual
Life Center
Sermon, Sunday Service
at 9am and
11am.
Topic: “Practical Benefits
of Compassion in times of Change and Chaos”
After
noon seminar from 2 to 4pm
February 23, 2007
Grass Valley, CA, USA
Unity Church of Gold County
7 – 9PM
April 17, 2007
Prague, Czech Republic
Morning - Leave Prague
April 18 - 20, 2007
Personal retreat
April 21, 2007
London, England
April 22, 2007
Kenya
6:30am Arriving in Kenya
April 22, 2007
Kenya
9:30am - 12:00
Sinhalese New Year Celebration
April 24, 2007
Nairobi, Kenya
6:00 pm meeting with 18 members of Parliament
Landmark Hotel, Nairobi
April 25, 2007
Kenya
Meeting the health minister of Kenya.
(Exact time to be confirmed)
April 26, 2007
Kenya
Meeting with the Vice President of Kenya
(Exact time to be confirmed)
April 27-28, 2007
Kenya
Humanitarian projects, distributing wheelchairs,
medical equipment in co-operation with
Sri Lankan Association of Nairobi
and the Sri Lankan High Commission.
Wheelchairs are donated by Buddhist Maha Vihara, Malaysia.
April 29, 2007
Kenya
8:30am - 3:00pm
Day of mindfulness. Meditation retreat.
11:15am Buddha Puja
11:30am offering of Lunch
12:00 - 1:00pm rest
1:00 - 3:00pm Meditation program continues
4:00 - 6:00pm Dhamma talk,
discussion and meditation
Topic; Practice of Compassion at Challenging Times
April 29 - May 1, 2007
Nairobi, Kenya
Vesak Program
Vesak calibration at Nairobi Buddhist Center.
Vesak is the most important spiritual holiday for Buddhist around the world. We calibrate three important events in the life of the Buddha, the birth, enlightenment, and passing away or parinibbana. We invite all Buddhists and non Buddhists to come to Nairobi Buddhist Center and celebrate with us this important day. To commemorate this very special day we have organized humanitarian projects, silent and guided meditation programs, Dhamma talks and discussions. There will also be a Special blessing ceremony and lighting of Vesak Lanterns in the evening of Vesak day. Following is the program which will be lead by Venerable Bhante wimala, the head monk of Theravada Buddhist Center.
May 1, 2007
Kenya
Vesak Day
8:00am - 11:00am meditation
The Vesak full moon day silent retreat.
Most of the time will be spent in meditation.
Minimum instructions.
11:15am Buddha puja
11:30am Lunch for monks
12:30 - 2:00pm
Dhansala, Lunch for all visitors
May 2, 2007
Prague, Czech Republic
Arrive in Prague via. London
May 4 - 5, 2007
Prague, Czech Republic
Retreat with Theravadha Group
May 6, 2007
Prague, Czech Republic
Vesak Program
Vesak calibration at
Samadhi Buddhist Meditation Center
Come and celebrate with us a day of peace, the day of enlightenment.
Vesak is the most important spiritual holiday for Buddhists around the world. We celebrate three important events in the life of the Buddha, the birth, enlightenment, and passing away or parinibbana. We invite all Buddhists and non-Buddhists to come to The Samadhi Buddhist Center and celebrate with us this important day. To commemorate this very special day we have organized silent and guided meditation programs, Dhamma talks and discussions. There will also be a Special blessing ceremony and lighting of the 6th Vesak Lanterns in the evening of Vesak day. Following is the program which will be lead by Venerable Bhante Wimala, the teacher and the spiritual director of the Samadhi Buddhist Center.
8:00am - 11:00am
You have a choice of two activities. Join the Silent meditation in the Dhamma hall or, if you are a first time visitor to the Center, a guided tour in the park and the rest of the Center.
11:15am
Buddha puja and sharing blessings with the departed relatives, friends and family members
11:35am
Lunch for the monk.
12:00 - 1:00pm
Free lunch for all visitors
2:30 - 4:00pm
Dhamma talk, Discussion and guided meditation.
4:00pm
Tea and snacks
4:30pm
Puja and loving kindness meditation, Pirith chanting and receiving blessings.
6:30 - 8:00pm
Lighting the Vesak lanterns and candle light ceremony.
We advice all visitors to be mindful and respectful to the peaceful atmosphere of the Samadhi Center on this special day. Please do not be too loud. Bring candles, flowers or incense. In Sri Lanka everybody wears white on this day. We would like you to wear white on this day if possible. If you stay over night you must inform us before arriving here as early as possible.
May 9, 2007
Prague, Czech Republic
Samadhi Buddhist Study Center
7:00 - 9:00pm
Dhamma talk and meditation
May 20, 2007
Sri Lanka
Arriving in Sri Lanka,
Bhante’s schedule includes
* Presenting twenty scholarships to children whose fathers have died in the war
* Donating a prosthetic leg to a victim of war
* Dedication of last five houses for the victims of Tsunami
* Triple Gem Society Sri Lanka Board meeting
* Visiting family and friends
May 25 - 30, 2007
Bankok, Thailand
Attending the United Nations day of Vesak in Bangkok Thailand. The Theme of the conference is the Buddhist Contribution to Good Governance and Development. Royal Thai Government is the sponsor of the conference and will be hosting the event in the United Nations Asia-Pacific Conference Center in Bangkok. This event is also organized in conjunction with the Celebration of the 80 Birthday of His Majesty the King of Thailand
June 1 - September 1, 2007
Prague, Czech Republic
Samadhi Meditation Center
Retreats begin on June 1st
June 26-July 4, 2007
Machu Picchu, Peru
South America
July 27-29, 2007
Prague, Czech Republic
Samadhi Czech Retreat.
August 6-7, 2007
Slovak Republic
August 20-24, 2007
Bern, Switzerland
August 27-September 5, 2007
Nairobi, Kenya
Bhante will continue his humanitarian projects (distribution of wheelchairs, medical equipment, computers for rural schools, and medical camps). All the humanitarian projects on this trip will be sponsored by Buddhist Mahavihara of Malaysia in the name of the late Ven. K. Sri Dhammananada.
Bhante also will be teaching at the Theravada Buddhist Center in Nairobi.
September 8, 2007
Princeton, New Jersey, USA
Arrive in Princeton
September 9, 2007
Moorestown, New Jersey, USA
10:00 am - Moorestown Community House
1- 4:00 pm - Workshop at CCL Church Office
September 10, 2007
Princeton, New Jersey, USA
Triple Gem Society Board Meeting
September 11, 2007
Camden, New Jersey, USA
9- 11:00 am - Riverfront State Prison
Bridgeton, New Jersey, USA
7- 8:30 pm - South Woods State Prison
September 12, 2007
Frackville, Pennslyvania, USA
12:30 - 3:00 pm - Mahanoy State Prison
September 15, 2007
Leesport, Pennsylvania, USA
9:30 - 1:30 pm - Berks County Prison
September 16, 2007
Gettysburg, Pennsylvania, USA
10:00 am - Unitarian Church
6:30-8:00 pm - Buddhist Meditation group, UU Church
September 17, 2007
10:30 am - Mount St. Mary's College, Comp. Rel. class
1:30 pm - Penn State Mt. Alto
3:00 pm Public Meditation
September 18, 2007
Gettysburg, Pennsylvania, USA
9:30 - 10:45 - Harrisburg Area Community College
Gettysburg, PA Comp. Rel. class - public invited
11:30 - 2:30pm - Gettysburg College
4:00 pm - Meditation at Gettysburg College
Planetarium -
public invited
September 19, 2007
Somerset, Pennsylvania, USA
11 - 1:00pm - McDaniel College
S.E. Asian Religion
class
2:00 pm - depart for Somerset, PA
6-8:00pm - Somerset State Prison
September 20, 2007
State College, Pennsylvania, USA
8:30 - 11:00 am - Huntingdon State Prison
1:00 - 3:00 pm - Houtzdale State Prison
4:00 pm - depart for State College, PA
September 21, 2007
8:30 - 11:00 am - Rockview State Prison
September 21 - 22, 2007
Richmond, Massachusetts, USA
Retreat starts in the evening of the 21st.
Quiet Mind, Fluid Body Center
At the Dance of Tennis Center in Richmond
September 25 - 30, 2007
Bhante's Personal Retreat
October 5 - 7, 2007
Rhinebeck, New York, USA
Omega Institute
Meditation Retreat
October 10 - 11, 2007
Toronto, Canada
Mississauga Buddhist Temple
October 12 - 13, 2007
Ithaca, NY, USA
Cornell University
"The Universe Near and Far" conference
October 19 - 21, 2007
Rye, New York, USA
Wainwright House
Buddhist Studies and Initiation Workshop
Prison Volunteer studies with Triple Gem Ministries
Program Details
October 21, 2007
Rye, New York, USA
Wainwright House
Public lecture -- all are invited
2:00 - 4:30 pm Dhamma Talk on stress,
relationships, Law of Attraction/Karma
and how it relates to our relationships and
daily lives.
November 2, 2007
Houston, Texas, USA
Houston Buddhist Temple
7:00 - 9:00 pm
9:00 pm - 11:00 pm
Dhamma Talk and Meditation
November 3, 2007
Houston, Texas, USA
Houston Buddhist Temple
November 4, 2007
Dallas, Texas, USA
Dallas Unity Church
Sunday Service - 9:00 am and 11:00 am
November 5, 2007
Dallas, Texas, USA
Ellipse Communications
(An active supporter of the Triple Gem Society)
November 18, 2007
Leave for Prague, Czech Republic
November 19, 2007
Arrive in Prague, Czech Republic
November 19 - 22, 2007
Prague, Czech Republic
Samadhi Buddhist Meditation Center
November 23 - 30, 2007
Nairobi, Kenya
Thervada Buddhist Center
Projects to Complete:
Donating wheelchairs, donating 30 computers to needy schools, renovating and dedicating a wing of the Loreshow school. Bhante will also be teaching at the Buddhist Center some of the evenings.
December 1 - 8, 2007
Bangladesh
Cyclone relief work
December 10, 2007
Princeton, New Jersey, USA
December 10 - 28, 2007
Bhante Wimala will be taking time off to work on a writing project. During this time he will not travel or accept any invitations.
December 29 - 31, 2007
Lafayette, New Jersey, USA
Bodhi Monastery
2007 Winter Dhamma Retreat
Bhante will be teaching at 2:00 pm and 7:00 pm.
