Spiritual Events
December Bodhitree Commemoration
A quiet December commemoration of the awakening under the Bodhi tree.
What it is, and when it falls
December.
A commemoration of the night of the awakening, kept in December when much of the country is at rest and families are together.
It is deliberately the quietest day in our year: long sitting, little speaking, a short teaching at the end.
Why it matters
The awakening happened in silence, over one night, with nobody watching. The commemoration keeps that shape.
How the day runs
| Time | What happens | Detail |
|---|---|---|
| Arrival in silence | The hall is kept quiet from the door. | |
| Long sitting | Several periods, with walking between them. | |
| Short teaching | Ten minutes, at the end. | |
| Tea in the garden | Conversation resumes here. |
Who leads
A member of the Sangha Council.
What a visitor should know
- This is not a good first visit if you would like to ask questions — come to a Weekend Dhamma Talk instead.
- Arrive on time; the hall is kept in silence.
How to take part
- Attend and sit.
- Help prepare the hall the day before through Get Involved.
