Centennial Celebration Program

Dhammachakkavihara Myanmar Buddhist Temple

Saranath, Varanasi, U.P., India

(28th February, 2008 from 1:00 to 4:00 pm)

1. To chant "Namo tassa bhagavto arahato sammasamboddhasa" three times and open the Ceremony.


2. Unveiling the Centennial Monuments.


3. Opening speech by Dr Nandamalabhivamsa, International Therevada Missionary University.


4. Welcome speech and brief introduction of holding the Centennial Celebration by Bhaddanta Wannadhaza (Aggamahasaddhammazotikadhaza).


5. Speech by president of Myanmar Buddhist Society in India.


6. Speech by Bhaddanta Dr Nyanitthaya, Kushinagar Myanmar Buddhist Temple.


7. Speech by the Mayor, Varanasi, U.P., India.


8. Speech by His Excellency U Kyi Thein, Myanmar Ambassador to India.


9. Message from the Chairman of the State Sangha Mahanayaka, the Union of Myanmar.


10. Message from the Minister for Religious Affairs, the Union of Myanmar.


11. To give Centennial Gifts and Souvenir Magazine by Bhaddanta Wannadhaza.


12. Vote of thanks by Bhaddanta Thitzana (Dvipidakadhara, Dvipidakakovida), American.


13. Conclude Ceremony by chanting "Buddham saranam gacchami" three times.


14. Myanmar Cultural Entertainment.

(M.C. Dr. Dhammasami)

Please read Centennial Celebration Program in Myanmar .