At PMMC, this year, the 9th Kathina will be celebrated on Sunday 31st Oct 2010 at new monastery, 51 Hope Street, Springvale, Victoria. Enjoy this day with all activities in meritorious atmosphere. We are delighted to announce that 9 Sayadaws in total will be attended to this ceremony and Devotees will bring SWAN to offer sayadaws on that day. 

KATHINA MAIN SPONSORS 2010 – SAHA PUNNAKARI GROUP

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As of 25th Sep 2010, we have received total amount of donation – RM14,680

Event Details

Agenda

For those who wish to donate, please contact us on 03 9574 1816. Your generous contribution and unwavering support are very much appreciated. May all devotees and well-wishers rejoice and share in these merits accrued from this Dhamma-dana. May these merits of our doners be a good pre-condition for the attainment of Nibbana. May you and your family be blessed with peace and happiness always. Sadhu, Sadhu, Sadhu.

You have done good deed in the past.

You have done good deed at the present.

And suitable place you live.

Rely on good friends and Parents indeed.

Keep yourself tidy and neat,

Avoid doing unwholesome deed.

In future, PROSPERITY always you will meet.

By Sayadaw U Pannobhatha

PMMC will organise another 10 days retreat in September from 3rd to 12th. Registration for this meditation retreat is now open to Yogis.

The retreat will be conducted by Venerable Guiding Teachers Sayadaw U Pannathami and U Pannobhatha.

Intensive Vipassana meditation will be in the tradition of the Ven.Mahasi Sayadaw of Myanmar. Alternating sitting meditation and formal walking meditation. Almost daily interviews and regular Dhama talks will in English and Burmese.

Food, accommodations, and basic needs are met through the generous donations of well-wishers.

The teachers and volunteer helpers work to maintain conditions conducive to meditation. All these efforts are made with the intention that the yogis be free to practice and gain the benefits. For the yogis, there is but one responsibility, that is, to maintain continuity of mindfulness throughout the waking hours.

Items to bring

1. Clothing:  shirts or blouses with sleeves, longyis(sarongs) or trousers.
2. Slippers. thongs or sandals.
3. Other personal items including medicines, vitamins and toiletries.

Items provided by the centre

The centre will provide meditators with food and lodging including sheet, pillow and pillow case, blanket. Costs are met through the generous donations of well-wishers.

During retreat, 13 simple guidelines for intensive Vipassana meditation need to be followed.

Dress Code

Men – we recommend the Myanmar longyi (sarong) or loose trousers, plain shirts, preferably white without motifs or advertisements.

Women – We recommend a brown longyi with a plain white or light colored shirt blouse with a brown sash over the left shoulder. Long hair must be tied back when outside the room.

Contact information

Contact for registration (overnight Yogis by – 26th August 10)

Venerable Sayadaw U Pannobhatha

PMMC
51 Hope Street Springvale
03- 9574 1816

Dr Nang Si Si Win
0425 754 253
nangsisiwin@yahoo.com

Note: We warmly welcome Yogis who would like to meditate for short term out of retreat periods as well (prior arrangements needs to be done).