Āsāḷha Pūjā Full Moon Observance Day
Āsāḷha Pūjā commemorates the Buddha’s first discourse, given to the five samanas in the Deer Park at Sarnath, near Varanasi. The traditional Rainy-Season Retreat (Vassa) begins on the next day.
Wat Pah’s Lunar Observance Day
Evening chanting, meditation, taking of the precepts, and a Dhamma talk will take place at the Wat from 7:30 p.m. to 9:45 p.m.
The evening continues with a meditation vigil through the night, with sitting and walking meditation as one wishes in half-hour segments. There is an intermission with tea and informal discussion at midnight, then sitting and walking resume until morning chanting at 3:00 a.m. Visitors are very welcome to attend as much of the night as they wish.