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DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20260902T180000
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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-9-2-2026/
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:20260904T080000
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SUMMARY:September 4-6 : Meditation Retreat
DESCRIPTION:[vc_row][vc_column][vc_column_text css=””]\nWat Pasantidhamma Organizes\nThe Vipassana Meditation Retreat\nSeptember 4-6\, 2026\n…………….. \nThe program will start at 9.00 a.m. on the September 4-7\, 2026. 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 4\, 2026\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 5-6\, 2026\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.[/vc_column_text][/vc_column][/vc_row]
URL:https://gowatpa.org/event/september-meditation-retreat-2026/
LOCATION:Wat Pasantidhamma\, 14289 Chapaman's Lane\, Carrollton\, VA\, 23314\, United States
CATEGORIES:Activities,Community
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ORGANIZER;CN="Wat Pasantidhamma":MAILTO:contact@gowatpa.org
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DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20260905
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20260906
DTSTAMP:20260729T172702Z
CREATED:20190102T035041Z
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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/9-5-2026/
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:20260909T180000
DTEND;TZID=UTC:20260909T210000
DTSTAMP:20260729T173146Z
CREATED:20190102T031015Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260729T173146Z
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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-9-9-2026/
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:20260911
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20260912
DTSTAMP:20260729T173101Z
CREATED:20180125T033540Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260729T173101Z
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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/new-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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DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20260916T180000
DTEND;TZID=UTC:20260916T210000
DTSTAMP:20260729T173359Z
CREATED:20190102T031214Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260729T173359Z
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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-9-16-2026/
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:20260919
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20260920
DTSTAMP:20260729T173320Z
CREATED:20180125T032525Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260729T173320Z
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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/half-moon-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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DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20260923T180000
DTEND;TZID=UTC:20260923T210000
DTSTAMP:20260729T173601Z
CREATED:20190102T033312Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260729T173601Z
UID:10680-1790186400-1790197200@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/9-23-2026/
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:20260926
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20260927
DTSTAMP:20260729T173626Z
CREATED:20180125T030553Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260729T173626Z
UID:10084-1790380800-1790467199@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-day-2-2/
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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DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20260927
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20260928
DTSTAMP:20260729T170258Z
CREATED:20170326T235848Z
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SUMMARY:Sart Thai 2026 Ceremony
DESCRIPTION:[vc_row][vc_column][vc_column_text css=””]\nInvite Buddhists to make merit.\nSart Thai Day ( Memorial Services for the Ancestors)\nAt Wat Pasantidhamma\, VA USA\n26-27 September\,2026\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 26\, 2026 \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 27\, 2026 \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. \n[/vc_column_text][/vc_column][/vc_row]
URL:https://gowatpa.org/event/sart-thai-2026-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:20260930T180000
DTEND;TZID=UTC:20260930T210000
DTSTAMP:20260729T173749Z
CREATED:20190102T014130Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260729T173749Z
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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-9-30-2026/
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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