During the annual Vassa period, devotees are invited to join us for our weekly Lunch Dāna Offering to the Sangha at Ti-Ratana Lumbini Garden.
Dāna, or generosity, is one of the fundamental practices taught by the Buddha. Offering food and other requisites to members of the Sangha provides an opportunity to cultivate generosity, gratitude and wholesome intentions while supporting monastics in their practice.
Throughout Vassa, the Sangha traditionally remains in one place for a period of dedicated practice, study and meditation. Our Thursday Lunch Dāna provides devotees, families and friends with an opportunity to come together and participate in this longstanding Buddhist tradition.
🍚 Devotees are warmly encouraged to bring cooked vegetarian food to offer to the Sangha.
You may bring a dish to share, participate in the offering, or simply join us for the occasion. Everyone is welcome, including those who may be participating in Dāna for the first time.
When
Every Thursday during the Vassa period
🕚 11:00 AM
Participants who are bringing food are encouraged to arrive a little earlier so that the offerings can be arranged before the meal.
Venue
Ti-Ratana Lumbini Garden
36 & 38, Jalan Puteri 4/2, Bandar Puteri
47100 Puchong, Selangor, Malaysia
🚊 Walking distance from Taman Perindustrian Puchong LRT Station (SP26)
What may I bring?
Cooked vegetarian food suitable for offering to the Sangha is welcome. Offerings may include rice, cooked dishes, vegetables, fruits, desserts or other suitable vegetarian food. There is no requirement to bring a large quantity, participation and generosity according to one’s ability are what matter.
For coordination or further information regarding Lunch Dāna offerings, please contact:
Sis Felicia:+6019 216 1463
Sis Jeanie:+6012 398 9973
Sis Sally: +6012 233 9635
Sis Rina: +6019 281 5598
About Dāna during Vassa
The practice of Dāna is not simply about giving material things. It is an opportunity to cultivate generosity, non-attachment, gratitude and compassion.
By supporting the Sangha during Vassa, devotees help provide the conditions for monastics to continue their study, meditation and spiritual practice, while simultaneously cultivating wholesome qualities within themselves.
May the merits accrued through this offering be shared with all beings.
Sādhu! Sādhu! Sādhu! 🙏🏼