Joomla! site syndication http://migadawon.myanmarvihara.org 2010-09-04T20:54:28+01:00 http://migadawon.myanmarvihara.org http://migadawon.myanmarvihara.org/images/M_images/joomla_rss.png text/html 2008-03-30T21:12:37+01:00 http://migadawon.myanmarvihara.org http://migadawon.myanmarvihara.org/index.php?option=com_content&task=view&id=27&Itemid=9 See our Migadawon Temple Program: English (img-320082841.pdf). text/html 2008-02-26T22:38:41+01:00 http://migadawon.myanmarvihara.org http://migadawon.myanmarvihara.org/index.php?option=com_content&task=view&id=26&Itemid=44 Centennial Celebration Program Dhammachakkavihara Myanmar Buddhist Temple Saranath, Varanasi, U.P., India (28th February, 2008 from 1:00 to 4:00 pm) To chant Namo tassa bhagavto arahato sammasamboddhasa three times and open the Ceremony. Unveiling the Centennial Monuments. Opening speech by Dr Nandamalabhivamsa, International Therevada Missionary University. Welcome speech and brief introduction of holding the Centennial Celebration by Bhaddanta Wannadhaza (Aggamahasaddhammazotikadhaza). Speech by president of Myanmar Buddhist Society in India. Speech by Bhaddanta Dr Nyanitthaya, Kushinagar Myanmar Buddhist Temple. Speech by the Mayor, Varanasi, U.P., India. Speech by His Excellency U Kyi Thein, Myanmar Ambassador to India. Message from the Chairman of the State Sangha Mahanayaka, the Union of Myanmar. Message from the Minister for Religious Affairs, the Union of Myanmar. To give Centennial Gifts and Souvenir Magazine by Bhaddanta Wannadhaza. Vote of thanks by Bhaddanta Thitzana (Dvipidakadhara, Dvipidakakovida), American. Conclude Ceremony by chanting Buddham saranam gacchami three times. Myanmar Cultural Entertainment. (M.C. Dr. Dhammasami) Please read Centennial Celebration Program in Myanmar (index.php?option=com_staticxt Itemid=43) . text/html 2008-02-26T21:34:38+01:00 http://migadawon.myanmarvihara.org http://migadawon.myanmarvihara.org/index.php?option=com_content&task=view&id=25&Itemid=9 See our Migadawon Temple Program: Myanmar (migadawon-2.pdf). text/html 2008-02-26T00:00:00+01:00 http://migadawon.myanmarvihara.org http://migadawon.myanmarvihara.org/index.php?option=com_content&task=view&id=18&Itemid=38 CENTENNIAL CELEBRATION (1908-2008) MIGADAWON MYANMAR BUDDHIST TEMPLE DHAMMACHAKKA VIHARA, SARNATH, VARANASI, UP, INDIA The Gotama Buddha gave his first sermon - Dhammacakkappavattana Sutta , which is commonly known as The Great Discourse Setting in Motion on the Wheel of Dhamma , to his five old friends, viz., Kondanna (Kondajja), Bhaddiya, Vappa, Mahanama and Assaji, at the Deer Park of Sarnath (Migadawon/ Isipatana) near Kashi (Varanasi). The Buddha had showed them the Middle Path, neither of luxury nor of asceticism, and the Four Noble truths, of Suffering, of the Origin of Suffering, of the Cessation of Suffering, and of the Way leading to the Cessation of Suffering – true knowledge and enlightenment . Soon after, he taught his second discourse, the Discourse on Non-self (Anattalakkhana Sutta), after which all became enlightened, and the Buddha transformed and accepted them as his first five disciples (Bhikkhus/Monks). After a few days, as the result of listening to the Buddha's teachings, 55 noble men including the merchant Yasa (Yasha) and his relatives, became the followers of the Buddha, monks (Bhikkhus/Sangha). The Lord commissioned them to spread the Dhamma around the Majjhimadesa and beyond: Go forth, Monks, for the good of the many, for the happiness of the many, out of compassion for the world, for the welfare, the good and happiness of both gods and men. Let no two of you go in the same direction. Teach the Dhamma, which is beautiful in the beginning, beautiful in the middle and beautiful in the end. Explain both the letter and spirit of the holy life, completely fulfilled and perfectly pure. The Gotama Buddha spent the first rains retreat after the enlightenment at Sarnath and had revisited it on second time after thirty-six years. The Buddha again visited Sarnath on several occasions, since a number of discourses were delivered there. In the centuries after the Buddha's final Nirvana, the place had grown into the centre of Buddhist scholarship and art. During the Chinese pilgrim, Huien-tsien's time (around sixth century), there were numerous temples and monasteries with over 1500 monks. Somehow, the place has been abandoned for some period by the Buddhist monks and it was only in early nineteenth century, venerable monks from Myanmar and Sri Lanka tried to reestablish Buddhist temples and guest houses for pilgrims. Archaeological surveys and restoration works were done in late 1800s and early 1900s. Today, Migadawon/Sarnath is one of the most peaceful and pleasant sites of all Buddhist Pilgrimage Sites in the Middle Land. Migadawon is the place where the Buddha initiated the order of the disciples of the Lord Buddha, the Bhikkhus, as Sangha Ratana as one of the triple gems. It is from Sarnath, the Dhamma began its journey to spread around the world. text/html 2008-02-26T00:00:00+01:00 http://migadawon.myanmarvihara.org http://migadawon.myanmarvihara.org/index.php?option=com_content&task=view&id=12&Itemid=29 Migadawun Myanmar Temple Celebrates 100 Year Anniversary: Migadawon Myanmar Temple is among the earliest Buddhist Temples established at Migadava (the Deer Park) in modern day Saranath, Varanasi, India. The Temple was founded in February, 1908 and by February 2008, the Temple will celebrate its 100 Year Anniversary! Several activities are being planned for the Celebration on February 28, 2008 (Thursday) including publication of a booklet on the history and activities of the Temple and organization of various religious ceremonies. Venerable U Wannadhaza, Chief Resident Monk of Migadawon Myanmar Buddhist Temple at Sarnath, H.E. U Kyi Thein, Myanmar Ambassador to India, Dr U Than Sein, New Delhi are key personnel in planning and preparation for the Celebration.