Standing Buddha and stupa at the Acton temple

TEMPLE CALENDAR

Events, Ceremonies
& Community

Join us for meditation, Dhamma programs, Poya day observances, blessings and community gatherings at our West Hills and Acton locations.

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UPCOMING EVENTS

Come Practice With Our Community

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Everyone is welcome. Please contact us if you would like to confirm an event before visiting.

Flyer: Annual Robe Offering Ceremony 2026 at Jethawanaya, Sunday November 15, 9 AM to 3 PM, offering lunch for 75 monks
NOV15
Kathina Pinkama

Annual Kathina Robe Offering Ceremony 2026

Our most important ceremony of the year: the offering of the Kathina robe at the end of the rainy-season retreat, with a Maha Sanghika Dana — a lunch offering for 75 monks. All are welcome.

◷ Sunday, November 15, 2026 · 9:00 AM – 3:00 PM⌖ Jethawanaya — Acton
The stupa illuminated at dusk
NOV24
Poya Observance

Il Full Moon Poya Day Program

An evening of Buddha Puja, meditation and Dhamma on the Il full moon, which marks the end of the Vas retreat season.

◷ Tuesday, November 24, 2026 · 6:00 PM – 8:00 PM⌖ Jethawanaya — Acton
Golden Buddha beneath a painted Bodhi tree, surrounded by flower offerings
DEC23
Poya Observance

Unduvap Full Moon Poya Day Program

Join the community for Buddha Puja, chanting, meditation and a Dhamma talk on the Unduvap full moon.

◷ Wednesday, December 23, 2026 · 6:00 PM – 8:00 PM⌖ Shanthi Nikethanaya — West Hills
Golden reclining Buddha with fresh flower offerings
JAN01
Special Ceremony

New Year Blessing Ceremony

Welcome the New Year with Pirith chanting, blessings, loving-kindness and spiritual friendship.

◷ Friday, January 1, 2027 · 10:00 AM – 12:00 PM⌖ Shanthi Nikethanaya — West Hills

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