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DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20250710
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20250711
DTSTAMP:20260403T213452
CREATED:20180529T033507Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250217T212324Z
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SUMMARY:Āsāḷha Pūjā Full Moon Observance Day
DESCRIPTION:Āsāḷha Pūjā Full Moon Observance Day\nĀsāḷha 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.\nWat Pah’s Lunar Observance Day \nEvening 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. \nThe 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.
URL:https://gowatpa.org/event/asalh-pujaday/
LOCATION:Community Groups\, 14289 Chapmans Lane Carrollton\, VA 23314\, Carrollton\, 23314\, United States
CATEGORIES:Prayer day: Let’s pray for people who need help,Volunteer training night
ORGANIZER;CN="Wat Pasantidhamma":MAILTO:contact@gowatpa.org
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20250716T180000
DTEND;TZID=UTC:20250716T210000
DTSTAMP:20260403T213452
CREATED:20190102T041057Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250217T212515Z
UID:10730-1752688800-1752699600@gowatpa.org
SUMMARY:Puja and Dhamma Talk Meditation
DESCRIPTION:This Dhamma practices will have every Wednesday. Chanting begins at 6 pm followed by a period of silent meditation and a Dhamma talk given by a senior monk.
URL:https://gowatpa.org/event/puja-7-16-2025/
LOCATION:Community Groups\, 14289 Chapmans Lane Carrollton\, VA 23314\, Carrollton\, 23314\, United States
CATEGORIES:Night of hope,Prayer day: Let’s pray for people who need help,Volunteer training night
ORGANIZER;CN="Wat Pasantidhamma":MAILTO:contact@gowatpa.org
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20250718
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20250719
DTSTAMP:20260403T213452
CREATED:20190102T035303Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250217T212608Z
UID:10704-1752796800-1752883199@gowatpa.org
SUMMARY:Half Moon Observance Day
DESCRIPTION:Wat Pah’s Lunar Observance Day \nEvening 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. \nThe 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.
URL:https://gowatpa.org/event/7-18-2025/
LOCATION:Community Groups\, 14289 Chapmans Lane Carrollton\, VA 23314\, Carrollton\, 23314\, United States
CATEGORIES:Prayer day: Let’s pray for people who need help,Volunteer training night
ORGANIZER;CN="Wat Pasantidhamma":MAILTO:contact@gowatpa.org
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20250723T180000
DTEND;TZID=UTC:20250723T210000
DTSTAMP:20260403T213452
CREATED:20190102T041533Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250217T212715Z
UID:10736-1753293600-1753304400@gowatpa.org
SUMMARY:Puja and Dhamma Talk Meditation
DESCRIPTION:This Dhamma practices will have every Wednesday. Chanting begins at 6 pm followed by a period of silent meditation and a Dhamma talk given by a senior monk.
URL:https://gowatpa.org/event/puja-7-23-2025/
LOCATION:Community Groups\, 14289 Chapmans Lane Carrollton\, VA 23314\, Carrollton\, 23314\, United States
CATEGORIES:Night of hope,Prayer day: Let’s pray for people who need help,Volunteer training night
ORGANIZER;CN="Wat Pasantidhamma":MAILTO:contact@gowatpa.org
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20250725
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20250726
DTSTAMP:20260403T213452
CREATED:20180529T032719Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250217T212748Z
UID:10220-1753401600-1753487999@gowatpa.org
SUMMARY:New Moon Observance Day
DESCRIPTION:Wat Pah’s Lunar Observance Day \nEvening 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. \nThe 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.
URL:https://gowatpa.org/event/newmoon/
LOCATION:Community Groups\, 14289 Chapmans Lane Carrollton\, VA 23314\, Carrollton\, 23314\, United States
CATEGORIES:Prayer day: Let’s pray for people who need help,Volunteer training night
ORGANIZER;CN="Wat Pasantidhamma":MAILTO:contact@gowatpa.org
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20250730T180000
DTEND;TZID=UTC:20250730T210000
DTSTAMP:20260403T213452
CREATED:20190101T233844Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250217T212855Z
UID:10601-1753898400-1753909200@gowatpa.org
SUMMARY:Puja and Dhamma Talk Meditation
DESCRIPTION:This Dhamma practices will have every Wednesday. Chanting begins at 6 pm followed by a period of silent meditation and a Dhamma talk given by a senior monk.
URL:https://gowatpa.org/event/7-30-2025/
LOCATION:Community Groups\, 14289 Chapmans Lane Carrollton\, VA 23314\, Carrollton\, 23314\, United States
CATEGORIES:Night of hope,Prayer day: Let’s pray for people who need help,Volunteer training night
ORGANIZER;CN="Wat Pasantidhamma":MAILTO:contact@gowatpa.org
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20250801T020000
DTEND;TZID=UTC:20250803T053000
DTSTAMP:20260403T213452
CREATED:20180529T023558Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250217T215403Z
UID:10182-1754013600-1754199000@gowatpa.org
SUMMARY:August 1-3: Meditation Retreat
DESCRIPTION:Wat Pasantidhamma Organizes\nThe Vipassana Meditation Retreat\nAugust 1-3\, 2025\n…………….. \nThe program will start at 3.00 p.m. on the August 2\, 2019. Please arrive at the temple by 2.00 p.m. The program will include Buddha’s teaching\, sitting\, standing and walking meditation with instructions and individual interview with instructions. Please wear loose comfortable cloths\, preferable white to honor Buddhist’s tradition. Bring a meditation cushion or any cushion. For those who want to stay overnight\, please bring a sleeping bag and a flash light\, and bring your tent if you like to stay outside\, breakfast and lunches are provided. Undertaking the eight precepts and no solid meal after 12.00 noon\, milk\, juice\, tea and water will be provided all day.\nSchedules are as follows:\nAugust 1\, 2025\n2.00 p.m. Arrive at the temple\n3.00 p.m. – 4.00 p.m. Registration\n5.00 p.m. Explained instruction\, take eight precepts and introduction to meditation practice.\n6.00 p.m. – 9.30 p.m. Evening chanting in Pali language\, introduction to the mindfulness meditation by Phrakrupalad Veeranon\, meditation master.\nAugust 2\, 2025\n3.30 a.m. Wake up call.\n4.00 – 6.30 a.m. Morning chanting in Pali language\, mindfulness meditation(sitting\, walking\, standing)\n6.30 a.m. Breakfast with mindfulness.\n8.00 – 10.30 a.m. Dhamma talk and mindfulness practice.\n10.30 a.m. Offer food to monks and lunch.\n1.00 – 4.00 p.m. Mindfulness practice with moving\, sitting\, walking\, standing and Dhamma talk.\n4.00 p.m. Free time.\n5.00 – 8.00 p.m. Evening chanting in Pali\, mindfulness practice\n8.00 – 9.30 p.m. Dhamma talk by Meditation Master.\n* Remark no morning and evening chanting only mindfulness practice and Dhamma talk\, question and answer until 8.00 p.m. \nAugust 3\, 2025\n3.30 a.m. Wake up call.\n4.00 – 6.30 a.m. Morning chanting in Pali\, mindfulness meditation(sitting\, walking\, standing)\n6.30 a.m. Breakfast with mindfulness.\n8.00 – 10.30 a.m. Dhamma talk and mindfulness practice.\n10.30 a.m. Offer food to monks and lunch.\n1.00 p.m. Dhamma talk. \nBenefits of meditation\n– Good for health (physical and mental)\n– Good for calming and clearing the mind\n– Good for finding the real happiness(happiness that not depend on something outside) \nNote: The Vipassana meditation retreat is opened to the public free of charge\, donation is always welcome.\nMore info : www.gowatpa.org\, e-mail : scontact@gowatpa.org\, Tel.757-238-3461 and please register by e-mail or call.
URL:https://gowatpa.org/event/august-1-3-meditation-retreat/
CATEGORIES:Activities,Community
ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://gowatpa.org/wp-content/uploads/2014/12/dhammapracticsApril.jpg
ORGANIZER;CN="Wat Pasantidhamma":MAILTO:contact@gowatpa.org
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20250802
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20250803
DTSTAMP:20260403T213452
CREATED:20190102T025534Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250217T213354Z
UID:10632-1754092800-1754179199@gowatpa.org
SUMMARY:Half Moon Observance Day
DESCRIPTION:Wat Pah’s Lunar Observance Day \nEvening 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. \nThe 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.
URL:https://gowatpa.org/event/halfmoonday/
LOCATION:Community Groups\, 14289 Chapmans Lane Carrollton\, VA 23314\, Carrollton\, 23314\, United States
CATEGORIES:Prayer day: Let’s pray for people who need help,Volunteer training night
ORGANIZER;CN="Wat Pasantidhamma":MAILTO:contact@gowatpa.org
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20250806T180000
DTEND;TZID=UTC:20250806T210000
DTSTAMP:20260403T213452
CREATED:20190102T014250Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250217T213448Z
UID:10617-1754503200-1754514000@gowatpa.org
SUMMARY:Puja and Dhamma Talk Meditation
DESCRIPTION:This Dhamma practices will have every Wednesday. Chanting begins at 6 pm followed by a period of silent meditation and a Dhamma talk given by a senior monk.
URL:https://gowatpa.org/event/puja-8-6-2025/
LOCATION:Community Groups\, 14289 Chapmans Lane Carrollton\, VA 23314\, Carrollton\, 23314\, United States
CATEGORIES:Night of hope,Prayer day: Let’s pray for people who need help,Volunteer training night
ORGANIZER;CN="Wat Pasantidhamma":MAILTO:contact@gowatpa.org
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20250809
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20250810
DTSTAMP:20260403T213452
CREATED:20190102T031655Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250217T213611Z
UID:10655-1754697600-1754783999@gowatpa.org
SUMMARY:Full Moon Observance Day
DESCRIPTION:Wat Pah’s Lunar Observance Day \nEvening 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. \nThe 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.
URL:https://gowatpa.org/event/8-9-2025/
LOCATION:Community Groups\, 14289 Chapmans Lane Carrollton\, VA 23314\, Carrollton\, 23314\, United States
CATEGORIES:Prayer day: Let’s pray for people who need help,Volunteer training night
ORGANIZER;CN="Wat Pasantidhamma":MAILTO:contact@gowatpa.org
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20250813T180000
DTEND;TZID=UTC:20250813T210000
DTSTAMP:20260403T213452
CREATED:20190102T013906Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250217T213854Z
UID:10611-1755108000-1755118800@gowatpa.org
SUMMARY:Puja and Dhamma Talk Meditation
DESCRIPTION:This Dhamma practices will have every Wednesday. Chanting begins at 6 pm followed by a period of silent meditation and a Dhamma talk given by a senior monk.
URL:https://gowatpa.org/event/puja-8-13-2025/
LOCATION:Community Groups\, 14289 Chapmans Lane Carrollton\, VA 23314\, Carrollton\, 23314\, United States
CATEGORIES:Night of hope,Prayer day: Let’s pray for people who need help,Volunteer training night
ORGANIZER;CN="Wat Pasantidhamma":MAILTO:contact@gowatpa.org
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20250817
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20250818
DTSTAMP:20260403T213452
CREATED:20180529T030356Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250217T213949Z
UID:10201-1755388800-1755475199@gowatpa.org
SUMMARY:Half Moon Observance Day
DESCRIPTION:Wat Pah’s Lunar Observance Day \nEvening 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. \nThe 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.
URL:https://gowatpa.org/event/halfmoon-observance-2/
LOCATION:Community Groups\, 14289 Chapmans Lane Carrollton\, VA 23314\, Carrollton\, 23314\, United States
CATEGORIES:Prayer day: Let’s pray for people who need help,Volunteer training night
ORGANIZER;CN="Wat Pasantidhamma":MAILTO:contact@gowatpa.org
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20250820T180000
DTEND;TZID=UTC:20250820T210000
DTSTAMP:20260403T213452
CREATED:20190102T014456Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250217T213713Z
UID:10621-1755712800-1755723600@gowatpa.org
SUMMARY:Puja and Dhamma Talk Meditation
DESCRIPTION:This Dhamma practices will have every Wednesday. Chanting begins at 6 pm followed by a period of silent meditation and a Dhamma talk given by a senior monk.
URL:https://gowatpa.org/event/puja-9-4-2024/
LOCATION:Community Groups\, 14289 Chapmans Lane Carrollton\, VA 23314\, Carrollton\, 23314\, United States
CATEGORIES:Night of hope,Prayer day: Let’s pray for people who need help,Volunteer training night
ORGANIZER;CN="Wat Pasantidhamma":MAILTO:contact@gowatpa.org
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20250823
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20250824
DTSTAMP:20260403T213452
CREATED:20190102T031852Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250217T214049Z
UID:10659-1755907200-1755993599@gowatpa.org
SUMMARY:New Moon Observance Day
DESCRIPTION:Wat Pah’s Lunar Observance Day \nEvening 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. \nThe 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.
URL:https://gowatpa.org/event/8-23-2025/
LOCATION:Community Groups\, 14289 Chapmans Lane Carrollton\, VA 23314\, Carrollton\, 23314\, United States
CATEGORIES:Prayer day: Let’s pray for people who need help,Volunteer training night
ORGANIZER;CN="Wat Pasantidhamma":MAILTO:contact@gowatpa.org
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20250903T180000
DTEND;TZID=UTC:20250903T210000
DTSTAMP:20260403T213452
CREATED:20190102T025826Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250217T220309Z
UID:10636-1756922400-1756933200@gowatpa.org
SUMMARY:Puja and Dhamma Talk Meditation
DESCRIPTION:This Dhamma practices will have every Wednesday. Chanting begins at 6 pm followed by a period of silent meditation and a Dhamma talk given by a senior monk.
URL:https://gowatpa.org/event/puja-8-27-2025/
LOCATION:Community Groups\, 14289 Chapmans Lane Carrollton\, VA 23314\, Carrollton\, 23314\, United States
CATEGORIES:Night of hope,Prayer day: Let’s pray for people who need help,Volunteer training night
ORGANIZER;CN="Wat Pasantidhamma":MAILTO:contact@gowatpa.org
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20250905T080000
DTEND;TZID=UTC:20250908T210000
DTSTAMP:20260403T213452
CREATED:20150204T114226Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250217T215642Z
UID:6971-1757059200-1757365200@gowatpa.org
SUMMARY:September 5-8 : Meditation Retreat
DESCRIPTION:Wat Pasantidhamma Organizes\nThe Vipassana Meditation Retreat\nSeptember 5-8\, 2025\n…………….. \nThe program will start at 9.00 a.m. on the September 6-8\, 2024. Please arrive at the temple by 8.00 a.m. The program will include Buddha’s teaching\, sitting\, standing and walking meditation with instructions and individual interview with instructions. Please wear loose comfortable cloths\, preferable white to honor Buddhist’s tradition. Bring a meditation cushion or any cushion. For those who want to stay overnight\, please bring a sleeping bag and a flash light\, and bring your tent if you like to stay outside\, breakfast and lunches are provided. Undertaking the eight precepts and no solid meal after 12.00 noon\, milk\, juice\, tea and water will be provided all day.\nSchedules are as follows:\nSeptember 5\, 2025\n8.00 a.m. Arrive at the temple\n9.09 a.m. – 4.00 p.m. Registration\n9.00 a.m. Open Retreat By PhraVidhesratanapron\n9.30 a.m. Explained instruction\, take eight precepts and introduction to meditation practice.\n6.00 p.m. – 9.30 p.m. Evening chanting in Pali language\, introduction to the mindfulness meditation by PhrakruSudheedhammathorn\, meditation master.\n September 6-8\, 2025\n3.30 a.m. Wake up call.\n4.00 – 6.30 a.m. Morning chanting in Pali language\, mindfulness meditation(sitting\, walking\, standing)\n6.30 a.m. Breakfast with mindfulness.\n8.00 – 10.30 a.m. Dhamma talk and mindfulness practice.\n10.30 a.m. Offer food to monks and lunch.\n1.00 – 4.00 p.m. Mindfulness practice with moving\, sitting\, walking\, standing and Dhamma talk.\n4.00 p.m. Free time.\n5.00 – 8.00 p.m. Evening chanting in Pali\, mindfulness practice\n8.00 – 9.30 p.m. Dhamma talk by Meditation Master.\n* Remark no morning and evening chanting only mindfulness practice and Dhamma talk\, question and answer until 8.00 p.m. \nBenefits of meditation\n– Good for health (physical and mental)\n– Good for calming and clearing the mind\n– Good for finding the real happiness(happiness that not depend on something outside)\nNote: The Vipassana meditation retreat is opened to the public free of charge\, donation is always welcome.\nMore info : www.gowatpa.org\, e-mail : scontact@gowatpa.org\, Tel.757-238-3461 and please register by e-mail or call.
URL:https://gowatpa.org/event/september-meditation-retreat-2025/
LOCATION:Wat Pasantidhamma\, 14289 Chapaman's Lane\, Carrollton\, VA\, 23314\, United States
CATEGORIES:Activities,Community
ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://gowatpa.org/wp-content/uploads/2015/02/postmeditation.jpg
ORGANIZER;CN="Wat Pasantidhamma":MAILTO:contact@gowatpa.org
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20250907
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20250908
DTSTAMP:20260403T213452
CREATED:20180125T033746Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250217T220440Z
UID:10104-1757203200-1757289599@gowatpa.org
SUMMARY:Full Moon Observance Day
DESCRIPTION:Wat Pah’s Lunar Observance Day \nEvening 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. \nThe 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.
URL:https://gowatpa.org/event/full-moon-observance-days/
LOCATION:Community Groups\, 14289 Chapmans Lane Carrollton\, VA 23314\, Carrollton\, 23314\, United States
CATEGORIES:Prayer day: Let’s pray for people who need help,Volunteer training night
ORGANIZER;CN="Wat Pasantidhamma":MAILTO:contact@gowatpa.org
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20250910T180000
DTEND;TZID=UTC:20250910T210000
DTSTAMP:20260403T213452
CREATED:20190102T014358Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250217T220615Z
UID:10619-1757527200-1757538000@gowatpa.org
SUMMARY:Puja and Dhamma Talk Meditation
DESCRIPTION:This Dhamma practices will have every Wednesday. Chanting begins at 6 pm followed by a period of silent meditation and a Dhamma talk given by a senior monk.
URL:https://gowatpa.org/event/puja-9-10-2025/
LOCATION:Community Groups\, 14289 Chapmans Lane Carrollton\, VA 23314\, Carrollton\, 23314\, United States
CATEGORIES:Night of hope,Prayer day: Let’s pray for people who need help,Volunteer training night
ORGANIZER;CN="Wat Pasantidhamma":MAILTO:contact@gowatpa.org
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20250915
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20250916
DTSTAMP:20260403T213452
CREATED:20180125T034119Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250217T221115Z
UID:10106-1757894400-1757980799@gowatpa.org
SUMMARY:Half Moon Observance Day
DESCRIPTION:Wat Pah’s Lunar Observance Day \nEvening 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. \nThe 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.
URL:https://gowatpa.org/event/halfmoon-observance/
LOCATION:Community Groups\, 14289 Chapmans Lane Carrollton\, VA 23314\, Carrollton\, 23314\, United States
CATEGORIES:Prayer day: Let’s pray for people who need help,Volunteer training night
ORGANIZER;CN="Wat Pasantidhamma":MAILTO:contact@gowatpa.org
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20250917T180000
DTEND;TZID=UTC:20250917T210000
DTSTAMP:20260403T213452
CREATED:20190102T014014Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250217T220914Z
UID:10613-1758132000-1758142800@gowatpa.org
SUMMARY:Puja and Dhamma Talk Meditation
DESCRIPTION:This Dhamma practices will have every Wednesday. Chanting begins at 6 pm followed by a period of silent meditation and a Dhamma talk given by a senior monk.
URL:https://gowatpa.org/event/puja-9-17-2025/
LOCATION:Community Groups\, 14289 Chapmans Lane Carrollton\, VA 23314\, Carrollton\, 23314\, United States
CATEGORIES:Night of hope,Prayer day: Let’s pray for people who need help,Volunteer training night
ORGANIZER;CN="Wat Pasantidhamma":MAILTO:contact@gowatpa.org
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20250922
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20250923
DTSTAMP:20260403T213452
CREATED:20180125T034334Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250217T221031Z
UID:10108-1758499200-1758585599@gowatpa.org
SUMMARY:New Moon Observance Day
DESCRIPTION:Wat Pah’s Lunar Observance Day \nEvening 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. \nThe 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.
URL:https://gowatpa.org/event/newmoon-observance-days/
LOCATION:Community Groups\, 14289 Chapmans Lane Carrollton\, VA 23314\, Carrollton\, 23314\, United States
CATEGORIES:Prayer day: Let’s pray for people who need help,Volunteer training night
ORGANIZER;CN="Wat Pasantidhamma":MAILTO:contact@gowatpa.org
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20250924T180000
DTEND;TZID=UTC:20250924T210000
DTSTAMP:20260403T213452
CREATED:20190102T014603Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250217T221226Z
UID:10623-1758736800-1758747600@gowatpa.org
SUMMARY:Puja and Dhamma Talk Meditation
DESCRIPTION:This Dhamma practices will have every Wednesday. Chanting begins at 6 pm followed by a period of silent meditation and a Dhamma talk given by a senior monk.
URL:https://gowatpa.org/event/puja-9-24-2025/
LOCATION:Community Groups\, 14289 Chapmans Lane Carrollton\, VA 23314\, Carrollton\, 23314\, United States
CATEGORIES:Night of hope,Prayer day: Let’s pray for people who need help,Volunteer training night
ORGANIZER;CN="Wat Pasantidhamma":MAILTO:contact@gowatpa.org
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DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20250928
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20250929
DTSTAMP:20260403T213452
CREATED:20170326T235848Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250217T214424Z
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SUMMARY:Sart Thai 2025 Ceremony
DESCRIPTION:Invite Buddhists to make merit.\nSart Thai Day ( Memorial Services for the Ancestors) \nAt Wat Pasantidhamma\, VA USA\n27-28 September\,2025\nSart Day is observed by devoted families to dedicate merit and honors to their deceased ancestors. Sart Thai Day is a time to remember those relatives with prayers\, Buddhist rituals\, and merit making on their behalf. A specialty during the Sart Day festival is Krayasart which is a sweet dessert\, prepared from rice\, peanuts\, sesame seeds and sugar or honey. Usually\, on this day\, The people offer Krayasart to the monks in the temple andalso offer the sweet to their relatives\, friends\, and neighbors as a sign of respect.\nWat Pasantidhamma provides the opportunity for you to come and join the ceremony Sart Thai Day with the following schedule. \nSchedule \nSaturday\, September 27\, 2025 \n09.00 a.m. Praying\, morning chanting\, collecting name setting pictures (Those who passed away) in order to requite devotion\, The charity went to the Sala Ruam Jai Hall 10.00 a.m. The setting up of the Money tree donation staff. 13.30 a.m. Krayasart Thai traditional desert making ceremony. 17.00 p.m. Evening chanting\, listening to Dharma talks and discussions. \nSunday\, September 28\, 2025 \n06.00 a.m. Morning Chanting\n07.00 a.m. Breakfast served to the monks\n09.00 a.m. Open a shop selling food crops vegetables fruits and souvenirs.\n09.00 a.m. Start making merit\, Pay homage to Luang Pho Thong and more activities.\n10.00 a.m. The merit making ceremony for fruit lottery.\n– Chairman of the ceremony light the incense\, candles\, pay homage to the Triple Gem\n– Request for the Five Precepts/ Memorial services/the monks chant ceremony\n10:30 a.m. Pindapata dana (offering food to monks)\n11:00 a.m. Lunch served to the monks\n11:30 a.m. Lunch for congregation\n12:30 a.m. Listen to the sermons\, in Thai version by The Abbot\n– Conducting a ceremony to present the fruit lottery to 6 monks\n– The monks blessing to all participants\n– Ceremony closed\nTherefore\, you are all be cordially invited to join the special occasion of Start Thai Day ceremony at our Wat Pasantidhamma\, VA USA.
URL:https://gowatpa.org/event/sart-thai-2025-ceremony/
LOCATION:Wat Pasantidhamma\, 14289 Chapaman's Lane\, Carrollton\, VA\, 23314\, United States
CATEGORIES:Activities
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ORGANIZER;CN="Wat Pasantidhamma":MAILTO:contact@gowatpa.org
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DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20251001T180000
DTEND;TZID=UTC:20251001T210000
DTSTAMP:20260403T213452
CREATED:20190102T025728Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250217T221324Z
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SUMMARY:Puja and Dhamma Talk Meditation
DESCRIPTION:This Dhamma practices will have every Wednesday. Chanting begins at 6 pm followed by a period of silent meditation and a Dhamma talk given by a senior monk.
URL:https://gowatpa.org/event/puja-10-1-2025/
LOCATION:Community Groups\, 14289 Chapmans Lane Carrollton\, VA 23314\, Carrollton\, 23314\, United States
CATEGORIES:Night of hope,Prayer day: Let’s pray for people who need help,Volunteer training night
ORGANIZER;CN="Wat Pasantidhamma":MAILTO:contact@gowatpa.org
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DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20251003T020000
DTEND;TZID=UTC:20251005T053000
DTSTAMP:20260403T213452
CREATED:20180529T024154Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250217T215900Z
UID:10188-1759456800-1759642200@gowatpa.org
SUMMARY:October 3-5: Meditation Retreat
DESCRIPTION:Wat Pasantidhamma Organizes\nThe Vipassana Meditation Retreat\nOctober 3-5\, 2025\n…………….. \nThe program will start at 3.00 p.m. on October 1\, 2022. Please arrive at the temple by 2.00 p.m. The program will include Buddha’s teachings; group instructions for sitting\, standing and walking meditation; and individual interview with instructions. Please wear loose comfortable clothes\, preferably white to honor Buddhist tradition. Bring a meditation cushion or any cushion. For those who want to stay overnight\, please bring a sleeping bag and a flash light. If you prefer to stay outside\, you may bring a tent. Breakfast and lunches are provided. Undertaking the eight precepts and no solid meal after 12.00 noon. However; milk\, juice\, tea and water will be provided all day. \nSchedules are as follows:\nOctober 3\, 2025\n2.00 p.m. Arrive at the temple\n3.00 p.m. – 4.00 p.m. Registration\n5.00 p.m. Take eight precepts and introduction to meditation practices.\n6.00 p.m. – 9.30 p.m. Evening chanting in Pali language\, introduction to the mindfulness meditation by Phrakru Palad Veeranon\, Meditation Master. \nOctober 4\, 2025\n3.30 a.m. Wake up call.\n4.00 – 6.30 a.m. Morning chanting in Pali language\, mindfulness meditation (sitting\, walking\, standing)\n6.30 a.m. Breakfast with mindfulness.\n8.00 – 10.30 a.m. Dhamma talk and mindfulness practice.\n10.30 a.m. Offer food to monks and lunch.\n1.00 – 4.00 p.m. Mindfulness practice with moving\, sitting\, walking\, standing\, and Dhamma talk.\n4.00 p.m. Free time.\n5.00 – 8.00 p.m. Evening chanting in Pali\, mindfulness practice\n8.00 – 9.30 p.m. Dhamma Talk by Meditation Master.\n* Remark: no morning and evening chanting\, except mindfulness practice; Dhamma talk\, questions and answers will be until 8.00 p.m. \nOctober 5\, 2025\n3.30 a.m. Wake up call.\n4.00 – 6.30 a.m. Morning chanting in Pali\, mindfulness meditation (sitting\, walking\, standing)\n6.30 a.m. Breakfast with mindfulness.\n8.00 – 10.30 a.m. Dhamma talk and mindfulness practice.\n10.30 a.m. Offer food to monks and lunch.\n1.00 p.m. Dhamma Talk. \nBenefits of meditation\n– Good for health (physical and mental)\n– Good for calming and clearing the mind\n– Good for finding the real happiness(happiness that does not depend on something outside) \nNote: The Vipassana meditation retreat is open to the public free of charge\, donation is always welcome.\nMore info: www.gowatpa.org\, e-mail: contact@gowatpa.org\, Tel.757-238-3461\, and please register by e-mail or call.
URL:https://gowatpa.org/event/october-meditation-retreat/
CATEGORIES:Activities,Community
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ORGANIZER;CN="Wat Pasantidhamma":MAILTO:contact@gowatpa.org
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DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20251007
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20251008
DTSTAMP:20260403T213452
CREATED:20180125T035051Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250217T221519Z
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SUMMARY:Pavāraṇā Day: Full Moon Observance Day (Last Day of Vassa)
DESCRIPTION:Wat Pah’s Lunar Observance Day \nEvening 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. \nThe 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.
URL:https://gowatpa.org/event/full-moon-observance-day-2/
LOCATION:Community Groups\, 14289 Chapmans Lane Carrollton\, VA 23314\, Carrollton\, 23314\, United States
CATEGORIES:Prayer day: Let’s pray for people who need help,Volunteer training night
ORGANIZER;CN="Wat Pasantidhamma":MAILTO:contact@gowatpa.org
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20251008T180000
DTEND;TZID=UTC:20251008T210000
DTSTAMP:20260403T213452
CREATED:20190102T025952Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250217T221710Z
UID:10638-1759946400-1759957200@gowatpa.org
SUMMARY:Puja and Dhamma Talk Meditation
DESCRIPTION:This Dhamma practices will have every Wednesday. Chanting begins at 6 pm followed by a period of silent meditation and a Dhamma talk given by a senior monk.
URL:https://gowatpa.org/event/puja-10-8-2025/
LOCATION:Community Groups\, 14289 Chapmans Lane Carrollton\, VA 23314\, Carrollton\, 23314\, United States
CATEGORIES:Night of hope,Prayer day: Let’s pray for people who need help,Volunteer training night
ORGANIZER;CN="Wat Pasantidhamma":MAILTO:contact@gowatpa.org
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20251012T080000
DTEND;TZID=UTC:20251012T170000
DTSTAMP:20260403T213452
CREATED:20170327T004732Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250217T214638Z
UID:9658-1760256000-1760288400@gowatpa.org
SUMMARY:Rains-retreat ending Ceremory
DESCRIPTION:Rains-retreat ending Ceremony \nOctober 9\, 2025\nAt Wat Pasantidhamma\, VA \nAok Phansa marks the end of Vassa or the Rains- retreat ending. It ends after the three-months-period of seclusion and study during Rain Retreat which monks have remained in one place. On the last day of the retreat\, monks will take time to discuss\, counsel\, advise\, as well as apologize and forgive among themselves. With the restriction on travel lifted\, monks are free to travel to other temples and even to their home temples in Thailand. \nThis is also a day of joyful celebration and merit-making. For many families in Thailand\, it is also the day they welcome their son back home after three months of serving as a monk and celebrating his successful completion of a term in the temple. \nWat Pasantidhamma provides the opportunity for you and your family to join us in the ceremony on Sunday\, October 20\, 2024. :- \nProgram \nSaturday October 25\, 2025/strong>\n6:00 p.m. Evening chanting by the monks and congregation Spread loving kindness and compassion \nSunday\, October 10\, 20205\n6:00 a.m. Morning chanting by the monks and congregation\n9:59 a.m. Together at Dhamma Sala.\n10:00 a.m. Group chanting\, taking the precepts\, and the monks chant the Sutras.\n10:30 a.m. Alms offering to monks.\n11:00 a.m. Pindapata dana offering to the monks.\n11:30 a.m. Lunch for the congregation.\n12:45 p.m. Religious ceremony Sermon in Thai and blessing in Pali by the Abbot. Ceremony closed
URL:https://gowatpa.org/event/rains-retreat-ending/
LOCATION:Wat Pasantidhamma\, 14289 Chapaman's Lane\, Carrollton\, VA\, 23314\, United States
CATEGORIES:Activities,Community
ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://gowatpa.org/wp-content/uploads/2017/03/OakPansa.jpg
ORGANIZER;CN="Wat Pasantidhamma":MAILTO:contact@gowatpa.org
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DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20251015
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20251016
DTSTAMP:20260403T213452
CREATED:20190102T032335Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250217T221955Z
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SUMMARY:Half Moon Observance Day
DESCRIPTION:Wat Pah’s Lunar Observance Day \nEvening 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. \nThe 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.
URL:https://gowatpa.org/event/9-15-202/
LOCATION:Community Groups\, 14289 Chapmans Lane Carrollton\, VA 23314\, Carrollton\, 23314\, United States
CATEGORIES:Prayer day: Let’s pray for people who need help,Volunteer training night
ORGANIZER;CN="Wat Pasantidhamma":MAILTO:contact@gowatpa.org
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20251015T180000
DTEND;TZID=UTC:20251015T210000
DTSTAMP:20260403T213452
CREATED:20190102T030132Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250217T221754Z
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SUMMARY:Puja and Dhamma Talk Meditation
DESCRIPTION:This Dhamma practices will have every Wednesday. Chanting begins at 6 pm followed by a period of silent meditation and a Dhamma talk given by a senior monk.
URL:https://gowatpa.org/event/puja-10-15-2025/
LOCATION:Community Groups\, 14289 Chapmans Lane Carrollton\, VA 23314\, Carrollton\, 23314\, United States
CATEGORIES:Night of hope,Prayer day: Let’s pray for people who need help,Volunteer training night
ORGANIZER;CN="Wat Pasantidhamma":MAILTO:contact@gowatpa.org
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