“Anujānāmi bhikkhave vassāne vassaṁ upagantuṁ”

“Monks, I give you permission to start and observe the rainy retreat during the rainy season.”

With this declaration, the Blessed One permitted the monks to observe the rains retreat.

According to the guidance of the Buddha, the observance of the rainy retreat for ordained monks (Bhikkhus) begins on the Full Moon Day of Esala (July).

Accordingly, the invitation for the Vassana retreat (Rains Retreat) is extended to the venerable monks by the devoted lay community.

The Vassā Invitation and the special medicinal offering and Buddha Puja
Will be held on Sunday, July 13th at 6:30 PM at the Vihara premises, coinciding with the Esala Full Moon Poya Day, a historically significant day in the Buddhist calendar.

We respectfully and wholeheartedly invite all of you to participate in this noble meritorious event.

Theruwan Saranai!

Poson Poya Day is a major Buddhist festival in Sri Lanka, celebrated on the June full moon. It marks the arrival of Buddhism to the island in the 3rd century BCE, when Arahat Mahinda, son of Emperor Ashoka, met and converted King Devanampiyatissa at Mihintale. The day is observed with religious activities such as meditation, offering alms, and observing precepts. Pilgrims especially gather at Mihintale, seen as the birthplace of Buddhism in Sri Lanka. Poson is a time for spiritual reflection, symbolizing the deep and lasting impact of Buddhism on Sri Lankan culture and life.

Poson Program Conducted By Bhante Pemaratana

Bhante Pemaratana is the chief monk of Pittsburgh Buddhist Center and Cleveland Buddhist Vihara. Born and trained in Sri Lanka, he moved to the US in 2008. 

Bhante earned a PhD in Religious Studies from the University of Pittsburgh in 2017.  He currently teaches at Carnegie Mellon University as a part-time faculty of the Department of History.

As a Buddhist monk, he spends most of his time serving the Sri Lankan American Buddhist community in greater Pittsburgh area and an ever growing group of Americans interested in learning more about Buddhism, mindfulness, and meditation. He offers workshops on meditation and provides spiritual counseling to help people to deal with challenging issues of life. Bhante also travels to countries in Southeast Asia to conduct public talks and mediation retreats. 

Apri 30, 2025
Meditation with a Monk🙏
📍 2040 Abels ln, Las Vegas,NV 89115
⏰ 7:00PM – 8:00 PM

May 07, 2025
Meditation with a Monk🙏
📍 2040 Abels ln, Las Vegas,NV 89115
⏰ 7:00PM – 8:00 PM

May 10, 2025
Blood Drive 🩸
2040 Abels ln, Las Vegas,NV 89115
⏰ 11:00 AM – 3:00 PM

May 11, 2025
Vesak program (Sil Program Kids & Adult)
7:00 AM 4:00 PM

Bakthi Geeta (divotional Songs 6:30 PM

Vesak  maha Bath Dansla 7:30 ~9:00 PM

May 14 2025
Meditation with a Monk🙏
📍 2040 Abels ln, Las Vegas,NV 89115
⏰ 7:00PM – 8:00 PM

May 18, 2025
Sunday School 🏫 (Every Other Week)
⏰ 4:00 PM- 6:00PM

May 21, 2025
Meditation with a Monk🙏
📍 2040 Abels ln, Las Vegas,NV 89115
⏰ 7:00PM – 8:00 PM

May 28, 2025
Meditation with a Monk🙏
📍 2040 Abels ln, Las Vegas,NV 89115
⏰ 7:00PM – 8:00 PM

June 04, 2025
Meditation with a Monk🙏
📍 2040 Abels ln, Las Vegas,NV 89115
⏰ 7:00PM – 8:00 PM

June 11, 2025
Meditation with a Monk🙏
📍 2040 Abels ln, Las Vegas,NV 89115
⏰ 7:00PM – 8:00 PM

June 15 Full Moon Program (conduct by Surakkulame Pemaratana Thero)

📍 2040 Abels ln, Las Vegas,NV 89115
⏰ 7:00AM – 4:00 PM

June 18, 2025
Meditation with a Monk🙏
📍 2040 Abels ln, Las Vegas,NV 89115
⏰ 7:00PM – 8:00 PM

June 25, 2025
Meditation with a Monk🙏
📍 2040 Abels ln, Las Vegas,NV 89115
⏰ 7:00PM – 8:00 PM

July 13, 2025
Inviting to monks for rainy retreat
📍 2040 Abels ln, Las Vegas,NV 89115
⏰ 6:30PM – 9:00 PM

July 16, 2025
Meditation with a Monk🙏
📍 2040 Abels ln, Las Vegas,NV 89115
⏰ 7:00PM – 8:00 PM

💟 Attendance for all programs is free. donations are always appreciated!!!

Bring your loved ones along for a week of spiritual development, cultural celebration, and inner Peace.

Resident Monk
Bhante Deepananda, Nevada Buddhist Vihara