Kathina Robe Ceremony

​Dear Respected Members of our Spiritual Community,

It is with great joy and reverence that we extend to you a heartfelt invitation to join us for the sacred Kathina Robe Ceremony at the Dhamma Wheel Meditation Society. This auspicious event will take place on December 7th, 2024, marking a significant moment of unity and devotion within our spiritual family.
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Date: December 7th, 2024
Time: 10:30am - 12:00pm, followed by lunch
Location: Dhamma Wheel Meditation Center
1518 South Haven Drive
​Clearwater, FL 33764
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The Kathina Robe Ceremony holds deep spiritual significance, symbolizing the offering of robes and requisites to the Sangha, and exemplifying the virtues of generosity, unity, and communal support. It is a cherished tradition that brings together lay devotees and monastics in a spirit of reverence and harmony.

Your presence at this sacred ceremony is not only an honor but also a source of blessing and inspiration for our spiritual community. We invite you and your loved ones to join us in this joyous celebration, as we come together to cultivate wholesome qualities and deepen our spiritual practice.

Please kindly RSVP by December 1st, 2024 to assist us in making necessary arrangements for the ceremony. Should you have any inquiries or require further information, feel free to reach out to us at [email protected] or 727-504-0033.

May the Kathina Robe Ceremony at the Dhamma Wheel Meditation Society be a moment of profound spiritual connection and growth for us all.

With Boundless Metta,
Bhante Dhamawansha
Dhamma Wheel Meditation Society

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​Vesak (Buddha's Birthday)

​Saturday, June 8th
​"Vesak is one of the most important Buddhist festivals. It is also known as Wesak or Buddha Day. It is a celebration of Buddha's birthday and for some Buddhists, marks his  enlightenment (when he discovered the life's meaning). It is also a time to reflect on his teachings and what it means to be Buddhist.

It is a time to  engage in various activities such as offering alms to monks, chanting sutras, and performing acts of kindness and charity. It is a time for reflection, meditation, and spreading messages of peace, compassion, and enlightenment, in honor of the teachings and legacy of the Buddha.
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Put this wonderful event on your calendar.  More Information will follow.

Meditation Retreat
When:    Saturday, March 30, 10:00 - 4:00
Where:   Dhamma Wheel Meditation Society
Parking: Discovery Academy of Science (adjacent to DWMS)
Suggested Donation: $80

Please register by emailing [email protected]
Donate using PayPal or by check
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Buddhist Retreat Schedule 
WITH BHANTE DHAMMAWANSHA & BHANTE DASSANADHAJA 

SATURDAY, MAR 30, 2024 
9:45 A.M. Gathering 
10:00 - 10:45 A.M. Taking refuge, renewing five precepts and sitting mindful breathing meditation 
10:45 A.M. Walking meditation 
11:00 A.M. Sitting insight meditation
11:50 A.M. Yoga by Liesl 
12:00 P.M. Lunch, walking meditation
1:00 P.M. Sitting meditation 
1:45 P.M. Walking meditation 
2:00 P.M. Dharma talk by Bhante 
2:45 P.M. Yoga by David Patterson 
3:15 P.M. Tea 
3:50 P.M. Blessings chanting 
4:00 P.M. End of the retreat