DAY 1 – Saturday, May 29th, 2010
(Full Day Sil Program for Adults)


• 8.30 am: Preparation for Sil
• 8.45 am: Buddha Pooja and Admin. Of Ata Sil
• 9.00 am: Dhamma Talk by Ven. Udupihille Wimalabuddhi
• 10.00 am: Guided Meditation by Ven. Ahangama Rathanasiri
• 11.00 am: Buddha Pooja
• 11.15am: Dana for Sil Participants sponsored by past pupils' Association of Vishaka
• 12.00 pm: pirith
• 12.30 pm: Walking Meditation.
• 1.00 pm: Dhamma Talk by Mr. Nalaka Hewamadduma
• 2.30 pm: Tea Break
• 2.45 pm: Dhamma Discussion
• 4.00 pm: Buddha Pooja
• 4.30 pm: Dhamma Talk by Ven. Lunugamvehere Rewatha
• 5.30 pm: Termination of Sil

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• 8.00 pm: Lighting Vesak Lanterns and Oil Lamps. Serving Refreshments

DAY 2 – Sunday, May 30th, 2010
(Half-Day Sil Program for Children)


• 8.30 am: Preparation for Sil
• 8.45 am: Adminstration Of Ata Sil
• 9.00 am: Buddha Pooja
• 9.15 am: Dhamma Talk by Ven. Ahangama Rathanasiri.
• 9.45 am: Metta Bhavana guided by Ven. Udupihille Wimalabuddhi
• 10.00 am: Talks on salient features of the Buddha
• 1045 am: Dhamma Talk
• 11.00 am: Buddha Pooja
• 11.15 am: Dana for Sil Participants sponsored by Dhamma School Parents
• 12.00 noon: Rest Period for Sil Participants
  Lunch for visitors (Dansela)
• 12.30 pm: Dhamma Discussion for Sil Participants guided by Dhamma School Teachers
• 1.30 pm: Termination of Sil
• 2.00 - 4.00pm: Buddhist Cultural Program presented by Dhamma School children
• Buddhist Drama
• Vesak Procession
• Devotional Songs (Bhakthi Gee) by children and teachers
• 4.00 pm: Adults' Vesak Bhakti Gee led by Maitri Perera

Vesak Lanterns and clay oil lamps will be lighted at 8.00pm on 29th of May 2010 and will be repeated on 30th May.

As approved at the AGM of the Toronto Mahavihara Society held on 29th July 2007, the construction of the front fence including the gate was completed on 31st March 2010. Subsequent to the arson attacks inflicted during May and November of 2009, the membership was eager to improve the security further and made generous donations for that purpose. As a result now we have not only a fence and an automated gate, but also a 13 colour camera surveillance system, 24/7 security monitoring service, upgraded rear fencing and a much improved lighting right round the premises. The Surveillance Camera System can be viewed remotely over the Internet. (See image on the left)

In deciding on the required security features, the Society was generally guided by the recommendations submitted by the Crime Prevention Unit of the 43rd Division of Toronto Police under its Crime Prevention through Environmental Design (CPTED) Principles. Together with the substantial Government Grant provided by the Ministry of Public Safety, Canada the Society was able to meet a major part of the cost of construction of the above features.

The Society wishes to extend its sincere thanks to The Government of Canada, and Mahavihara members and its friends whose generous support helped make this project a reality. The total cost of the project was $108,612.53.

There are several financial commitments that the Society made and their settlements are still awaiting. In order to meet these commitments, a devoted group of members have organized monthly Potluck Lunch Sales and the Society is exceedingly grateful for their efforts. In addition if you like to make a donation you may do so at this link: Please click here to pledge donation on line. This is a great opportunity for you to participate in a meritorious deed that will go into the history of our temple. All donations should be drawn in favour of Toronto Mahavihara Society and Tax Receipts will be issued.