dharma protocolBefore Visiting the Temple Learn
Before Visiting the Temple Learn
Dharma Protocol
Our community is a Buddhist monastery. When you visit our monastery, you may require to follow a few basic rules:
- Buddhists wear white dresses when they visit temples. You may want to wear a bit of formal attire.
- Visitors are required to remove footwear and headgears at the entrance of the temple.
- Silence is essential in Buddhist monasteries. You may become mindful of your speech.
- You can address Buddhist monastics using expressions, such as ‘Bhante’ or ‘Venerable’. Avoid addressing using the first name.
- You may have to sit on the floor.
- Bring an extra pair of socks if you are visiting in the Winter.
- You can ask questions.
- You can take photographs, but be mindful to use them in a respectful manner.
Our daily
Schedule
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Temple is open every day from 6.30 A.M. to 8.00 P.M.
This is our habitual schedule:
- 7:00 – Buddha Pūjā followed by Set Pirit (Blessing) Chanting
- 7:30 – Breakfast for Monks
- 8:00 – Study
- 9:00 – Book an appointment
- 11:00 – Daytime Buddha Pūjā
- 11:30 – Lunch for Monks
- 12:30 – Blessing service and the Dhamma talk for devotees after lunch
- 13:00 – Resting Time
- 14:00 – Meeting by Appointment
- 19:00 – Gilanpasa Buddha Pūjā and Set Pirit Chanting
Address
309–311 Kingsbury Road, London, NW9 9PE, UK
Contact
Phone: +44 (0)20 8204 3301info@ssibc.org
Hours
Everyday6:30 AM - 8:00 PM