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SUMMARY:Sila program by Ven. Sathi Thero
DESCRIPTION:Most of you are familiar with Ven. (Bhante) Sathi who has conducted several meditation sessions at the Vihara. He is a leading meditation teacher in the United States. The program will be conducted both in English and Sinhala.
URL:https://www.hbvihara.org/event/sila-program-by-ven-sathi-thero/
LOCATION:Houston Buddhist Vihara\, 8707 Radio Road\,\, Houston\, TX\, United States
ORGANIZER;CN="Houston Buddhist Vihara":MAILTO:hbv@hbvihara.org
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20200118T160000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20200118T170000
DTSTAMP:20260403T143058
CREATED:20200101T223703Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20200101T224427Z
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SUMMARY:Dhamma discussion
DESCRIPTION:The Vihara will offer a Dhamma discussion session every Saturday (except Sila observance days) from 5:00 to 6:00 pm\, beginning from Dec. 28th. Visiting monk\, Venerable Kirama Rathanasiri Thero\, will hold the first  session on Saturday (Dec. 28). It is given in the Sinhala language.This series of discussion is based on Suttas. Venerable Thero will discuss Asivisopama Sutta in his initial discussion.
URL:https://www.hbvihara.org/event/dhamma-discussion-2/
LOCATION:Houston Buddhist Vihara\, 8707 Radio Road\,\, Houston\, TX\, United States
ORGANIZER;CN="Houston Buddhist Vihara":MAILTO:hbv@hbvihara.org
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20200119T083000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20200119T170000
DTSTAMP:20260403T143058
CREATED:20200101T223830Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20200101T223830Z
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SUMMARY:Children classes
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URL:https://www.hbvihara.org/event/children-classes-2/
LOCATION:Houston Buddhist Vihara\, 8707 Radio Road\,\, Houston\, TX\, United States
ORGANIZER;CN="Houston Buddhist Vihara":MAILTO:hbv@hbvihara.org
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20200125T170000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20200125T183000
DTSTAMP:20260403T143058
CREATED:20200101T224049Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20200120T183209Z
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SUMMARY:Monthly Dhamma Deshana
DESCRIPTION:In 2020\, monthly Sila program and the monthly Dhamma Deshana will be given on two different days. The January Dhamma Deshana will be delivered on Saturday 25th. You will receive details of this program in the 2nd week of January. \nMonthly Dhamma Deshana on Saturday\, Jan. 25 \nThe first Dhamma Deshana of the year will be given by Ven. Basnagoda Rahula Thero on January 25th from 6:00 to 7:00 pm\, and there will be a discussion session for 30 minutes immediately after the Deshana. \nWith attention to the Buddha’s teachings found in the Sutta Pitaka\, Ven. Rahula Thero will discuss what the Buddha meant by the word Sacca (The truth). \nThe Dhamma Deshana will be given in the Sinhala language\, but some clarifications will also be repeated in English when necessary. \nRegular weekly Dhamma discussion\, conducted by Ven. Kiramba Rathanasiri Thero\, will also be held the same day from 4:00 p.m. \nMonthly Dhamma Deshana is sponsored by Ruchira Pathirana and Sujeewani Ratnayake family. They will also provide your dinner at 7:30 p.m. The Vihara appreciates their sponsorship.\nMay the Blessing of the Triple Gem be with you!
URL:https://www.hbvihara.org/event/monthly-dhamma-deshana/
LOCATION:Houston Buddhist Vihara\, 8707 Radio Road\,\, Houston\, TX\, United States
ORGANIZER;CN="Houston Buddhist Vihara":MAILTO:hbv@hbvihara.org
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20200208T060000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20200208T180000
DTSTAMP:20260403T143058
CREATED:20200202T141949Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20200202T141949Z
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SUMMARY:Monthly  Sila Program on Saturday\, Feb. 8th
DESCRIPTION:Monthly  Sila Program on Saturday\, Feb. 8th \nVen. Kiramba Rathanasiri and Ven. Karamidule Siriratha Theros\, will conduct the second  monthly Sila program of the year on Feb. 8th from 6:00 am to 6:00 pm. They will conduct it in Sinhala.
URL:https://www.hbvihara.org/event/monthly-sila-program-on-saturday-feb-8th/
LOCATION:TX
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20200209T090000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20200209T123000
DTSTAMP:20260403T143058
CREATED:20200202T141256Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20200202T141256Z
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SUMMARY:Sri Lankan National Day Celebrations on Sunday\, Feb. 9th
DESCRIPTION:Sri Lankan National Day Celebrations on\nSunday\, Feb. 9th \nThe Vihara will hold a grand celebration of Sri Lankan National Day on Sunday\, February 9rd\, from 9:00 AM to 12:30 PM. You are invited to attend! \nProgram:\n9:00 am:  Raising of the Flags – (outdoor) – 5 min\n9:35 am:  National Anthems (outdoor) 10 min\n9:45 am:  Gather in the Shrine – 10 min\n9:55 am:  Buddha Puja – 15 min\n10:10 am:  Speeches\n10:40 am:  Children’s Acts\n11:10 am:  Cultural Show – Total 50 min\n12:30 pm: Lunch
URL:https://www.hbvihara.org/event/sri-lankan-national-day-celebrations-on-sunday-feb-9th/
LOCATION:TX
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20200215T160000
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CREATED:20200202T141615Z
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SUMMARY:Dhamma Discussions on Saturday\, Feb. 15th
DESCRIPTION:Dhamma Discussions on Saturday\, Feb. 15th\nVisiting monk\, Venerable Kirama Rathanasiri Thero\, will continue to hold the weekly Dhamma discussion s on Saturdays in Febrauary from 4:00 pm to 5:00 pm. It is given in the Sinhala language. \nThis series of discussion is based on Suttas.
URL:https://www.hbvihara.org/event/dhamma-discussions-on-saturday-feb-15th/
LOCATION:TX
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20200222T160000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20200222T170000
DTSTAMP:20260403T143058
CREATED:20200202T141754Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20200202T141754Z
UID:3180-1582387200-1582390800@www.hbvihara.org
SUMMARY:Dhamma Discussions on Saturday\,Feb 22nd
DESCRIPTION:Dhamma Discussions on Saturday\, Feb. 22nd \nVisiting monk\, Venerable Kirama Rathanasiri Thero\, will continue to hold the weekly Dhamma discussion s on Saturdays in Febrauary from 4:00 pm to 5:00 pm. It is given in the Sinhala language. \nThis series of discussion is based on Suttas.
URL:https://www.hbvihara.org/event/dhamma-discussions-on-saturdayfeb-22nd/
LOCATION:TX
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20200229T160000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20200229T170000
DTSTAMP:20260403T143058
CREATED:20200202T141836Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20200202T141836Z
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SUMMARY:Dhamma Discussions on Saturday\, Feb. 29th
DESCRIPTION:Dhamma Discussions on Saturday\, Feb. 29th \nVisiting monk\, Venerable Kirama Rathanasiri Thero\, will continue to hold the weekly Dhamma discussion s on Saturdays in Febrauary from 4:00 pm to 5:00 pm. It is given in the Sinhala language. \nThis series of discussion is based on Suttas.
URL:https://www.hbvihara.org/event/dhamma-discussions-on-saturday-feb-29th/
LOCATION:TX
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DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20200307
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20200308
DTSTAMP:20260403T143058
CREATED:20200319T041357Z
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SUMMARY:Monthly Sila Program
DESCRIPTION:Monthly Sila Program on Saturday\, March 7thVen. Kirama Rathanasiri and Karamidule Sirirathana Theros will conduct the third monthly Sila program of the year on March 07th from 6:00 am to 6:00 pm. The two Bhikkhus will conduct it in Sinhala. \nBreakfast Dana for the Sila observants will be offered by Kanishka and Shehani family at 7:30 am. Lunch Dana will be offered by Sanka and Tamarangani family. The Vihara appreciates their generosity.
URL:https://www.hbvihara.org/event/monthly-sila-program/
LOCATION:Houston Buddhist Vihara\, 8707 Radio Road\,\, Houston\, TX\, United States
ORGANIZER;CN="Houston Buddhist Vihara":MAILTO:hbv@hbvihara.org
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20200730T080000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20200730T170000
DTSTAMP:20260403T143058
CREATED:20200822T053130Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20200822T053130Z
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SUMMARY:Invitation to Maha Sangha for Rainy Retreat: Monday at 8:00 pm
DESCRIPTION:Invitation to Maha Sangha for Rainy Retreat: Monday at 8:00 pm\n\nAs discussed during the Zoom meeting on Saturday 25th\, official Vassa Aradhana (invitation to the rain retreat) will take place on Nikini full-moon day (August 3rd) at 8:00 pm. \nConsidering the wellbeing of the monks and the community\, only three families will physically participate in the event\, and all of you can participate in it through Zoom Live. We will send the link Sunday. \nVassa observance by Ven. Rahula and Sirirathana Theros will take place the following day\, August 4th\, and will end on Vap full moon day\, Oct. 30th. The day of the Kathina ceremony will be announced later. \nAt the meeting it was decided that a special Dhamma speech will be given every Saturday\, and a Bodhi Puja will be held every Sunday. Notably\, several distinguishing members of Maha Sangaha in Sri Lanka and in the USA will give several of the Dhamma talks through Zoom Live. \nThe first of the Dhamma Deshanas will be given on Saturday\, August 8th\, by Ven.  Peradeniye Sathindriya Thero (Bhante Sathi)\, abbot of the Triple Gem of the North\, Minnesota. Venerable Thero is well known to the Houston Vihara community.  \nAnuruddha and Irani Kulatunga family will sponsor this Dhamma program. \nSeveral families have already volunteered to sponsor some programs. During this weekend\, the Vihara will send the list of the Dhamma Deshanas and programs for your sponsorship.  Our faithful devotees may take sponsorship of each Dhamma Deshana and Bodhi Puja and receive enormous blessings\, which may be shared with their departed loved ones\, wishing them the ultimate bliss of Nibbana. \n \nWishing You the Blessings of the Triple Gem!
URL:https://www.hbvihara.org/event/invitation-to-maha-sangha-for-rainy-retreat-monday-at-800-pm/
LOCATION:TX
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20250222T180000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20250304T193000
DTSTAMP:20260403T143058
CREATED:20250215T182140Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250215T182140Z
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SUMMARY:Smabuddha Puja\, Meditation and Dhamma Deshana
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URL:https://www.hbvihara.org/event/smabuddha-puja-meditation-and-dhamma-deshana/
LOCATION:Houston Buddhist Vihara\, 8707 Radio Road\,\, Houston\, TX\, United States
ORGANIZER;CN="Houston Buddhist Vihara":MAILTO:hbv@hbvihara.org
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DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20250302
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20250303
DTSTAMP:20260403T143058
CREATED:20250215T200356Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250215T200356Z
UID:3847-1740873600-1740959999@www.hbvihara.org
SUMMARY:Plant Sale and Food Fair (to fund the maintenance work of the temple)
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URL:https://www.hbvihara.org/event/plant-sale-and-food-fair-to-fund-the-maintenance-work-of-the-temple/
LOCATION:TX
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20250329
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20250331
DTSTAMP:20260403T143058
CREATED:20250215T200506Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250215T200506Z
UID:3850-1743206400-1743379199@www.hbvihara.org
SUMMARY:Dhamma Program by Ven. Bambalapitiye Gnanaloka Thero
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URL:https://www.hbvihara.org/event/dhamma-program-by-ven-bambalapitiye-gnanaloka-thero/
LOCATION:TX
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DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20250406
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20250407
DTSTAMP:20260403T143058
CREATED:20250215T200600Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250215T200600Z
UID:3853-1743897600-1743983999@www.hbvihara.org
SUMMARY:Awurudu Food Sale (Sri Lankan Snacks for the Sri Lankan New Year)
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URL:https://www.hbvihara.org/event/awurudu-food-sale-sri-lankan-snacks-for-the-sri-lankan-new-year/
LOCATION:TX
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DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20250413
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20250414
DTSTAMP:20260403T143058
CREATED:20250215T200625Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250215T200625Z
UID:3856-1744502400-1744588799@www.hbvihara.org
SUMMARY:Sri Lankan New Year Celebrations
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URL:https://www.hbvihara.org/event/sri-lankan-new-year-celebrations/
LOCATION:TX
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DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20250419
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20250420
DTSTAMP:20260403T143058
CREATED:20250215T200708Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250215T200708Z
UID:3859-1745020800-1745107199@www.hbvihara.org
SUMMARY:Seela Program by Ven. Sathi Thero
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URL:https://www.hbvihara.org/event/seela-program-by-ven-sathi-thero/
LOCATION:TX
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20250426T180000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20250426T200000
DTSTAMP:20260403T143058
CREATED:20250215T200749Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250215T200749Z
UID:3862-1745690400-1745697600@www.hbvihara.org
SUMMARY:Monthly Dhamma Talk
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URL:https://www.hbvihara.org/event/monthly-dhamma-talk/
LOCATION:TX
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20250510T080000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20250510T170000
DTSTAMP:20260403T143058
CREATED:20250215T200824Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250215T200824Z
UID:3865-1746864000-1746896400@www.hbvihara.org
SUMMARY:Vesak Ceremony
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URL:https://www.hbvihara.org/event/vesak-ceremony-5/
LOCATION:TX
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20250531T180000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20250531T200000
DTSTAMP:20260403T143058
CREATED:20250215T200908Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250215T200908Z
UID:3868-1748714400-1748721600@www.hbvihara.org
SUMMARY:Monthly Dhamma Talk
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URL:https://www.hbvihara.org/event/monthly-dhamma-talk-2/
LOCATION:TX
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