| Date | Day | Time | Description |
| 1 | Sunday | 9.00 am | Dhamma School |
| 7 | Saturday | 11.30 am | Fundraising event |
| 8 | Sunday | 9.00 am | Dhamma School |
| 14 | Saturday | 8.30 am | Sil Programme – Christchurch |
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Kathina Ceremony 2019
Offering of Katina Cheevara (robes) to the Maha Sangha will be the highlight of a day of religious activities to mark the end of the Vassana Season. The Annual Kathina Ceremony for 2019 was held at the Samadhi Buddhist Vihara premises on 10th November 2019.
May the Blessings of Noble Triple Gem be with you!
November 2019
| Date | Day | Time | Description |
| 2 | Saturday | 10.00 am | Shramadana campaign |
| 3 | Sunday | 9.00 am | Dhamma School |
| 4 | Monday | 6.00 pm | Prepare the “Pirith Mandapaya” |
| 5 | Tuesday | 6.00 pm | Prepare the “Pirith Mandapaya” |
| 6 | Wednesday | 6.00 pm | Prepare the “Pirith Mandapaya” |
| 7 | Thursday | 6.00 pm | Install Tents & Flagpoles for the ceremony |
| 8 | Friday | 7.00 pm | All Night Pirith commences |
| 9 | Saturday | 6.00 am | Pirith concludes |
| 10 | Sunday | 8.30 am | Vas Pinkama (Kathina)
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| 16 | Saturday | 7.00 pm | Dhamma sermon |
| 17 | Sunday | 9.00 am | Dhamma School |
| 23 | Saturday | 7.00 pm | Dhamma sermon |
| 24 | Sunday | 9.00 am | Dhamma School |
| 30 | Saturday | 9 am – 4 PM
7 pm |
Student Facilitator Training-Mindfulness (Children age 10 years and above) Conducted by Most Ven. Uda Eriyagama Dhammajiva Maha Thero Dhamma sermon |
Dhamma Sermon by Ven. Mawarale Bhaddiya Thero
A Dhamma Sermon by Ven. Mawarale Bhaddiya Thero was held at Samadhi Buddhist Vihara premises on 23rd September 2019.
October 2019
| Date | Day | Time | Description |
| 1 | Tuesday | 7:00 PM | Vandana, Gilampasa Pooja, Meditation & Pirith Sajjayana |
| 2 | Wednesday | 7:00 PM | Vandana, Gilampasa Pooja, Meditation & Pirith Sajjayana |
| 3 | Thursday | 7:00 PM | Vandana, Gilampasa Pooja, Meditation & Pirith Sajjayana |
| 5 | Saturday | 6:00 PM | Gilampasa Pooja, Pirith Sajjayana & Dhamma Sermon |
| 6 | Sunday | 9:00 AM | Dhamma School |
| 7 | Monday | 7:00 PM | Vandana, Gilampasa Pooja, Meditation & Pirith Sajjayana |
| 8 | Tuesday | 7:00 PM | Vandana, Gilampasa Pooja, Meditation & Pirith Sajjayana |
| 9 | Wednesday | 7:00 PM | Vandana, Gilampasa Pooja, Meditation & Pirith Sajjayana |
| 10 | Thursday | 7:00 PM | Vandana, Gilampasa Pooja, Meditation & Pirith Sajjayana |
| 12 | Saturday | 8:00 AM | Christchurch Sil Programme (8.00am -4.30pm) |
| 13 | Sunday | 2:00 PM | Dhamma School (Prize Giving) |
| 14 | Monday | 7:00 PM | Vandana, Gilampasa Pooja, Meditation & Pirith Sajjayana |
| 15 | Tuesday | 7:00 PM | Vandana, Gilampasa Pooja, Meditation & Pirith Sajjayana |
| 16 | Wednesday | 7:00 PM | Vandana, Gilampasa Pooja, Meditation & Pirith Sajjayana |
| 17 | Thursday | 7:00 PM | Vandana, Gilampasa Pooja, Meditation & Pirith Sajjayana |
| 20 | Sunday | 9:00 AM | Dhamma School |
| 21 | Monday | 7:00 PM | Vandana, Gilampasa Pooja, Meditation & Pirith Sajjayana |
| 22 | Tuesday | 7:00 PM | Vandana, Gilampasa Pooja, Meditation & Pirith Sajjayana |
| 23 | Wednesday | 7:00 PM | Vandana, Gilampasa Pooja, Meditation & Pirith Sajjayana |
| 24 | Thursday | 7:00 PM | Vandana, Gilampasa Pooja, Meditation & Pirith Sajjayana |
| 28 | Monday | 7:00 PM | Vandana, Gilampasa Pooja, Meditation & Pirith Sajjayana |
| 29 | Tuesday | 7:00 PM | Vandana, Gilampasa Pooja, Meditation & Pirith Sajjayana |
| 30 | Wednesday | 7:00 PM | Vandana, Gilampasa Pooja, Meditation & Pirith Sajjayana |
| 31 | Thursday | 7:00 PM | Vandana, Gilampasa Pooja, Meditation & Pirith Sajjayana |
Special Meritorious Activity – Planting the Bo Sapling in the Premises
To honour Most Venerable Makuldeniye Somarathana Thero’s 50 years of devotion to the priesthood and establishment of the Samadhi Buddhist Vihara in Christchurch, the Bo Sapling has been planted in the Samadhi Vihara premises on 15th September 2019.
Dr. Savithrie Anthony unveiled the plaque at end of the programme.
“The Samadhi Buddhist Vihara Trust would like to extend their sincere thanks and deep gratitude to all those who worked very hard and contributed so generously to make this meritorious event a resounding success “
May the Blessings of Noble Triple Gem be with you!
September 2019
| Date | Day | Time | Description |
| 1 | Sunday | 9.00am | Dhamma School |
| 2 | Monday | 6.00pm | Vandana, Gilampasa Pooja, Meditation & Pirith Sajjayana |
| 4 | Wednesday | 6.00pm | Vandana, Gilampasa Pooja, Meditation & Pirith Sajjayana |
| 5 | Thursday | 6.00pm | Vandana, Gilampasa Pooja, Meditation & Pirith Sajjayana |
| 7 | Saturday | 5.00pm | Vandana, Gilampasa Pooja & Dhamma Sermon |
| 8 | Sunday | 9.00am | Dhamma School |
| 9 | Monday | 6.00pm | Vandana, Gilampasa Pooja, Meditation & Pirith Sajjayana |
| 10 | Tuesday | 6.00pm | Vandana, Gilampasa Pooja, Meditation & Pirith Sajjayana |
| 11 | Wednesday | 6.00pm | Vandana, Gilampasa Pooja, Meditation & Pirith Sajjayana |
| 12 | Thursday | 6.00pm | Vandana, Gilampasa Pooja, Meditation & Pirith Sajjayana |
| 14 | Saturday | 8.00am | Christchurch Sil Programme (8.00am -4.30pm) |
| 5.00pm | Vandana, Gilampasa Pooja & Dhamma Sermon | ||
| 15 | Sunday | 10.30am to 3.00pm | Special programme to honour Ven. Somarathana Thero’s 50 years of devotion to priesthood (details to be emailed)Bodhi Ropanaya |
| 16 | Monday | 6.00pm | Vandana, Gilampasa Pooja, Meditation & Pirith Sajjayana |
| 17 | Tuesday | 6.00pm | Vandana, Gilampasa Pooja, Meditation & Pirith Sajjayana |
| 18 | Wednesday | 6.00pm | Vandana, Gilampasa Pooja, Meditation & Pirith Sajjayana |
| 19 | Thursday | 6.00pm | Vandana, Gilampasa Pooja, Meditation & Pirith Sajjayana |
| 21 | Saturday | 8.30am | Dunedin Sil Programme |
| 5.00pm | Vandana, Gilampasa Pooja & Dhamma Sermon | ||
| 22 | Sunday | 9.00am | Dhamma School |
| 23 | Monday | 6.00pm | Vandana, Gilampasa Pooja, Meditation & Pirith Sajjayana |
| 7.00pm | Dhamma Sermon :Ven. Mawarele Bhaddiya Thero | ||
| 24 | Tuesday | 6.00pm | Vandana, Gilampasa Pooja, Meditation & Pirith Sajjayana |
| 25 | Wednesday | 6.00pm | Vandana, Gilampasa Pooja, Meditation & Pirith Sajjayana |
| 26 | Thursday | 6.00pm | Vandana, Gilampasa Pooja, Meditation & Pirith Sajjayana |
| 28 | Saturday | 5.00pm | Vandana, Gilampasa Pooja & Dhamma Sermon |
| 29 | Sunday | 9.00am | Dhamma School |
| 30 | Monday | 6.00pm | Vandana, Gilampasa Pooja, Meditation & Pirith Sajjayana |
August 2019
| Date | Day | Time | Description |
| 1 | Thursday | 6.00pm |
Vandana, Gilampasa Pooja, Meditation & Pirith Sajjayana |
| 3 | Saturday | 5.00pm |
Vandana, Gilampasa Pooja & Dhamma Sermon |
| 4 | Sunday | 9.00am |
Dhamma School |
| 5 | Monday | 6.00pm |
Vandana, Gilampasa Pooja, Meditation & Pirith Sajjayana |
| 6 | Tuesday | 6.00pm |
Vandana, Gilampasa Pooja, Meditation & Pirith Sajjayana |
| 7 | Wednesday | 6.00pm |
Vandana, Gilampasa Pooja, Meditation & Pirith Sajjayana |
| 8 | Thursday | 6.00pm |
Vandana, Gilampasa Pooja, Meditation & Pirith Sajjayana |
| 10 | Saturday | 8.00am
5.00pm |
Christchurch SIL Programme (8.00am – 4.30pm) Vandana, Gilampasa Pooja & Dhamma Sermon |
| 11 | Sunday | 9.00am |
Dhamma School |
| 12 | Monday | 6.00pm |
Vandana, Gilampasa Pooja, Meditation & Pirith Sajjayana |
| 13 | Tuesday | 6.00pm |
Vandana, Gilampasa Pooja, Meditation & Pirith Sajjayana |
| 14 | Wednesday | 6.00pm |
Vandana, Gilampasa Pooja, Meditation & Pirith Sajjayana |
| 15 | Thursday | 6.00pm |
Vandana, Gilampasa Pooja, Meditation & Pirith Sajjayana |
| 17 | Saturday | 8.30am |
Dunedin Sil Programme |
| 18 | Sunday | 9.00am |
Dhamma School |
| 19 | Monday | 6.00pm |
Vandana, Gilampasa Pooja, Meditation & Pirith Sajjayana |
| 20 | Tuesday | 6.00pm |
Vandana, Gilampasa Pooja, Meditation & Pirith Sajjayana |
| 21 | Wednesday | 6.00pm |
Vandana, Gilampasa Pooja, Meditation & Pirith Sajjayana |
| 22 | Thursday | 6.00pm |
Vandana, Gilampasa Pooja, Meditation & Pirith Sajjayana |
| 24 | Saturday | 5.00pm |
Vandana, Gilampasa Pooja & Dhamma Sermon |
| 25 | Sunday | 9.00am |
Dhamma School |
| 26 | Monday | 6.00pm |
Vandana, Gilampasa Pooja, Meditation & Pirith Sajjayana |
| 27 | Tuesday | 6.00pm |
Vandana, Gilampasa Pooja, Meditation & Pirith Sajjayana |
| 28 | Wednesday | 6.00pm |
Vandana, Gilampasa Pooja, Meditation & Pirith Sajjayana |
| 29 | Thursday | 6.00pm |
Vandana, Gilampasa Pooja, Meditation & Pirith Sajjayana |
| 31 | Saturday | 5.00pm |
Vandana, Gilampasa Pooja & Dhamma Sermon |
May the Blessings of Noble Triple Gem be with you!
July 2019
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