Enshrining Statue of the Great Master

Enshrining Statue of the Great Master

Dhammakaya Meditation Center ChicagoChicago, IL
Sunday, Mar 29 from 11 am to 3 pm
Overview

Honoring the Great Master and Blessing Our New Meditation Space

Enshrining Statue of the Great Master

We warmly invite you to join us for a meaningful and joyful occasion as we enshrine the statue of the Great Master in our newly renovated meditation hall. This special ceremony marks the blessing and opening of a sacred space dedicated to meditation, mindfulness, and community practice. Together we will share a moment of gratitude, offer food to the monks, and celebrate the beginning of a new chapter for our meditation community. All members and newcomers are welcome to attend this peaceful and inspiring gathering.

Honoring the Great Master and Blessing Our New Meditation Space

Enshrining Statue of the Great Master

We warmly invite you to join us for a meaningful and joyful occasion as we enshrine the statue of the Great Master in our newly renovated meditation hall. This special ceremony marks the blessing and opening of a sacred space dedicated to meditation, mindfulness, and community practice. Together we will share a moment of gratitude, offer food to the monks, and celebrate the beginning of a new chapter for our meditation community. All members and newcomers are welcome to attend this peaceful and inspiring gathering.

Event Guidelines & Participation Instructions

Dress Code

  • Please wear light-colored or white shirt to create a peaceful and respectful atmosphere.

Alms Offering (Food Offering to Monks)

  • Participants are welcome to bring dried or packaged food to offer during the traditional alms round with the monks.
  • Examples include dried fruit, nuts, packaged rice, noodles, or other non-perishable foods.

Arrival Time

  • If you would like to participate in the alms round, please arrive by 10:50 AM so we can begin the ceremony together on time.


Tentative Schedule

11:00 am : Alms Offering
11:30 am : Lunch
12:50 pm : The Great Master Statue Procession
01:30 pm : Dhamma Talk
02:10 pm : Meditation Session
02:30 pm : Curtain Opening Ceremony for the Statue
02:50 pm : Placing the donor's name plates ceremony
03:00 pm : End of Ceremony

Who Can Attend

  • This event is open to all members, friends, and newcomers who wish to share in this special and meaningful day.

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Highlights

  • 4 hours
  • In person

Refund Policy

No refunds

Location

Dhammakaya Meditation Center Chicago

5849 North Nina Avenue

Chicago, IL 60631

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