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DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20251203T180000
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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/pujaday-dhamma/
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:20251205
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20251206
DTSTAMP:20260520T005338
CREATED:20180125T034708Z
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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/fullmoon-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
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DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20251205T020000
DTEND;TZID=UTC:20251207T053000
DTSTAMP:20260520T005338
CREATED:20180529T024824Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250217T192918Z
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SUMMARY:December 5-7: Meditation Retreat
DESCRIPTION:Wat Pasantidhamma Organizes\nThe Vipassana Meditation Retreat\nDecember 5-7\, 2025\n…………….. \nThe program will start at 3.00 p.m. on December 5\, 2024. 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: \nDecember 5\, 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. \nDecember 6-7\, 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 does 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 : contact@gowatpa.org\, Tel.757-238-3461 and please register by e-mail or call.
URL:https://gowatpa.org/event/december-meditation-retreat/
CATEGORIES:Activities,Community
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ORGANIZER;CN="Wat Pasantidhamma":MAILTO:contact@gowatpa.org
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DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20251207T080000
DTEND;TZID=UTC:20251207T170000
DTSTAMP:20260520T005338
CREATED:20170327T015535Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250217T192210Z
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SUMMARY:Thai Father Day Ceremony
DESCRIPTION:Thai Father Day Sunday\, December 7\, 2025 \n*********\nAll Dhamma Friends are welcome to observe and participate in Thai Father Day Ceremony. \nSchedule \n09.59 a.m. Together at Dhammasala\n10.00 a.m. The monks chant the Buddha’s blessing\n10.30 a.m. Alms offering to monks\n11.00 a.m. Lunch was served to the monks.\n12.00 p.m. Lunch buffet serve to the guests\n12.45 p.m. Sermon in Thai & English\, a blessing in Pali and Ceremony closed \nวันอาทิตย์ที่ ๗ ธันวาคม พ.ศ. ๒๕๖๘ \nเวลา 6:00 am. ทำวัตรเช้า สวดมนต์ เจริญสมาธิภาวนา\nเวลา 9:59 am. พุทธศาสนิกชนพร้อมกัน ณ ธรรมศาลา\nเวลา 10:00 am. ไหว้พระสวดมนต์ สมาทานเบญจศีล พระสงฆ์เจริญพระพุทธมนต์\nเวลา 10:45 am. พระสงฆ์ออกรับบิณฑบาต\nเวลา 11:00 am. ถวายภัตตาหารเพลแด่พระสงฆ์\nเวลา 11:30 am. สาธุชนร่วมกันรับประทานอาหาร\nเวลา 12:45 pm. ฟังธรรมเทศนา ๑ กัณฑ์\nกล่าวคำถวายดอกไม้ ธูป เทียน\nพระสงฆ์อนุโมทนา รับพร กรวดน้ำ\, เวียนเทียน\nเป็นเสร็จพิธี.
URL:https://gowatpa.org/event/thai-father-day-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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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20251210T180000
DTEND;TZID=UTC:20251210T210000
DTSTAMP:20260520T005338
CREATED:20190102T013750Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250217T225458Z
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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-12-10-2025/
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
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DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20251213
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20251214
DTSTAMP:20260520T005338
CREATED:20190102T032056Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250217T225400Z
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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/12-13-2025/
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
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20251217T180000
DTEND;TZID=UTC:20251217T210000
DTSTAMP:20260520T005338
CREATED:20190102T031110Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250217T225629Z
UID:10649-1765994400-1766005200@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-12-17-2025/
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
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20251219
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20251220
DTSTAMP:20260520T005338
CREATED:20180529T030817Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250217T225803Z
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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/
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:20251224T180000
DTEND;TZID=UTC:20251224T210000
DTSTAMP:20260520T005338
CREATED:20240816T130138Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250217T225715Z
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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-12-24-2025/
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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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20251227
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20251228
DTSTAMP:20260520T005338
CREATED:20180125T034858Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250217T225824Z
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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/halfmoon-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
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20251231T220000
DTEND;TZID=UTC:20260101T003000
DTSTAMP:20260520T005338
CREATED:20151126T194829Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250217T192512Z
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SUMMARY:New Year Ev’s Ceremony
DESCRIPTION:Dear All\, \nInspired by the spirit of gratitude and loving-kindness\, we will celebrate New Year’s Eve and New Year’s Day at Wat Pasantidhamma. Join us in making a New Year’s resolution for new merit. \nDecember 31\n7:30 pm. — Evening Puja\n9:00. pm — Dhamma talk\n10:00 pm to 11:30pm — Walking or Sitting Meditation\n11:30 pm — Chanting\n12:10 am — Sharing the merit \nJanuary 1\n10:00 am — Arrive\n10:25 am — Monks’ Almsround (ceremonial food offerings made directly into the monks’ bowls**)\n10:45 am — Meal Offering (please bring a dish to share)\n11:00 am — Blessing \n** For the ceremonial almsround\, please limit offerings to small nonperishable items that won’t damage the monks’ bowls\, such as tea\, coffee\, dark chocolate\, dried goods\, cheese\, soy milk\, emergen-C powder\, etc.\n** Please do not put money\, checks\, into the monks’ bowls. \nHappy Holidays!
URL:https://gowatpa.org/event/new-year-evs-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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