First Tipitaka Chanting at Kandy
Useful Information for Lay Attendees
All people interested in attending the Tipitaka Chanting Ceremony are most welcome.
Registration is reserved for the Bhikkhu Sangha as the organizing committee sponsors their travel expenses within India, but laypeople form an important and valued part of the ceremony itself. The Tipitaka Chanting Council welcomes all who wish to attend, and whilst attendees are requested to make their own arrangements for travel, accommodation and food.
The schedule of the ceremony comprises daily chanting evening, dhamma talks, and a pilgrimage following the completion of the ceremony. Please come and continue the growth of the chanting ceremony as a true festival of the Buddhadharma in India.
Volunteer Opportunities
- Food Serving Team
- Registration Team
- Tea and Coffee Serving
- Cooks
- Decoration Team
- Clean up Team
- Medical Team
- General Information Team
18thDecember 2015
07:00 a.m
Breakfast Dana
08.00 a.m
Start the Parade at the Queens Hotel in Kandy
08.45 a.m
Ceremony will start at the MAGUL MADUWA hall
10.00 a.m
Chanting Dhammachakka Sutta
11.00 a.m
Lunch Dana
13.00 p.m
Continue Chanting
15.00 p.m
Tea Break
17.00 p.m
End of the day
19thDecember 2015
07:00 a.m
Breakfast Dana
08.00 a.m
Chanting Start
10.00 a.m
Tea Break
11.00 a.m
Lunch Dana
13.00 p.m
Continue Chanting
15.00 p.m
Tea Break
15.30 p.m
Discussion About Tipitaka Chanting
17.00 p.m
End of the day
20thDecember 2015
07:00 a.m
Breakfast Dana
08.00 a.m
Chanting Start
10.00 a.m
Tea Break
11.00 a.m
Lunch Dana
13.00 p.m
Continue Chanting
15.00 p.m
Tea Break
15.30 p.m
Chanting Dhammachakka Sutta
15.30 p.m
Walking Around Tooth Relic Temple
17.00 p.m
Offering of Dana
17.30 p.m
End of the Ceremony 2015
Travel Information
The best way to connect Colombo to Kandy
- From Colombo, drive to Kandy (3 and a half hours)
- From Colombo, take a train to Kandy (daily, expected price around $25 per person)
** Note that passport must have at least six months’ validity to the date of departure from India. **
WHAT TO BRING?
Clothing
- Comfortable shoes with good tread.
- A sweater and outer jacket are recommended since temperatures can drop close to freezing in January.
- Men should bring lightweight cotton pants and women should bring long skirts or dresses of a lightweight material with long sleeves. Men may wish to take one tie and jacket for formal meetings. To respect local customs, shorts and tank tops should be avoided.
- Socks/ Sock slippers for the temple (To wear in dirty/dusty shoe-free locations. e.g. inside temple grounds)
Luggage
- Luggage locks are strongly recommended.
- A carry-on bag or daypack. International flights may only allow one piece of carry on luggage.
- If carrying along expensive electronics or photography equipment, declare before entering India.
Supplies
- Extra pair of glasses and/or your prescription in case of theft or loss.
- A flashlight (power can go out several times a day).
- A small pocket-knife for peeling fruit.
- An electrical coil for boiling water.
- An India wall plug adapter for electrical equipment. Also India has 220V/50Hz power so you might need a converter.
- Money belt for passports, credit cards, cash etc.
- For your own protection, please have a photocopy of the first 2 pages of your passport and the page with Indian Visa.
- We recommend that you bring some light food with you for snacks. Ex. Granola bars, power bars, powdered protein drinks, instant oat meal, nuts, herbal tea, hot chocolate and dried fruits.
- You may need mosquito repellent. Mosquito nets are usually provided by guest houses. Enclosed, zipped net tents are available in Bodhgaya for ~300 Rs
- Please carry hat, sunglasses, and sunscreen.
- You may also need hand gel/liquid hand soap, disposable face masks, rags/antibacterial cleaning liquid, plastic sheet/cushion for meditation, sleeping bag for overnight stay and medicines as necessary.
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