To celebrate the end of another incredible year we'll meet for Rohatsu, the Buddha's Enlightenment Day. This will be our final gathering in 2023, so please come along for a silent walk, shared picnic and 108 bells. Family, friends and children very welcome!

Rohatsu Yatra, Picnic and 108 Bells
Sun 3rd December 9am - 12pm
Leanganook Picnic Area on Mount Alexander

The morning will start with a silent walk into the bush, followed by a shared picnic. After that we'll retell the story of the Buddha's enlightenment and explore how it resonates with our own lives. To finish, we'll return to silence with 108 bells. This is a formal ceremony of timeless praise that rings out the old year and welcomes the new.

Don’t forget to bring sturdy boots, water, sunhat (and umbrella if it's wet), as well as something to share for morning tea.

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Details

What: Rohatsu Yatra, Picnic and 108 Bells
When: Sun 3rd December 9am - 12pm
Where: Leanganook Picnic Area on Mount Alexander

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Schedule

9.00 Meet at Leanganook Picnic Area on Mount Alexander
9.15 Silent Walk
9.45 Picnic
10.00 Celebration of Shakyamuni Buddha’s Enlightenment
11.00 108 Bells
11.30 Silent Walk
12.00 Finish

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Map of Yatra Starting Point

 

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