Press Release

March 26, B.E.2556 A.D.2013 Leverett, United States of America

Wat Kiry Vongsa Bopharam, the Peace Meditation Center, will hold the traditional Cambodian New Year ceremony this year like years past, on Sunday the 4 – 10 Waxing Moon of Citta, Year of the Snake, B.E.2556 equivalent to April 14 – Saturday April 20, A.D.2013.

The Mayor and Police Chief of the town of Leverett, Massachusetts are anticipated to attend this year’s event on Sunday the 4th Waxing Moon of Citta, April 14.

Saturday the 10th Waxing Moon, April 20 is the conclusion of our New Year ceremony to allow the people to participate.

Traditionally it is a three-day event. More than six countries celebrate this New Year calendar:
Cambodia, Laos, Myanmar (Burma) Nepal, Sri Lanka, Thailand, and some part of India.

This is a media advisory and an extended invitation to the Khmer people and public.

Wat Kiry Vongsa Bopharam has been established in B.E. 2530 A.D.1987 and registered with the Commonwealth of Massachusetts.

Contact information available on top of this page. Download English Press Release in PDF Wat Kiry Vongsa Bopharam Press Release 2556EN

A Buddhist Fundraising Ceremony at Wat Kiry Vongsa Bopharam to take place on:

Saturday the 3rd Waxing Moon of Āsāḷha B.E.2556, July 21, A.D.2012 Year of the Dragon
* 6:00PM Assembly of Buddhist congregants

* 7:00PM Namaskar, receive the five precepts, and dhamma talk.

Sunay the 4th Waxing Moon of Āsāḷha B.E.2556, July 22, A.D.2012 Year of the Dragon
* 9:30AM Assembly of  fundraisers

* 10:30AM Namaskar, receive the five precepts, offering lunch to the Buddhist monks, Buddhist monks offer their blessing to the ancestors and deceased ones.

* Lunch

* 1:00PM Procession of donations three times around the pagoda and make offering to the Buddhist monks to conclude the ceremony.

Everyone welcomes.

Contact Info: Wat Kiry Vongsa Bopharam – The Peace Meditation Center
100A Cave Hill Road, Leverett, MA 01054. Tel.: 978.758.0286, 413.367.0280.

Cranston, United States of America                            June 28, B.E.2556, A.D.2012
Wat Dhamagosnaram in Rhode Island will organize a Buddhist ceremony in recognition of Chief Monk on Saturday – Sunday June 30 – July 1, B.E.2556, A.D.2012 accordingly as planned.
The dignitaries from Cambodia, especially Ven. Chhoeng Bunchhea and Minister of Ministry of Cult and
Religions Min Khin and the planned birthday ceremony for the Chief Monk will not take place according to
the June 24, B.E.2556, A.D.2012 decision of the Board of the temple.

This is a media advisory.

The Secretariat

Contact Info.: 401.942.2084
Please download press release.

The 4th Annual Khmer Studies Forum will be held at Ohio University, in Athens, Ohio, U.S.A. on April 27 – 29, 2012. This Forum is being organized by the Center for Southeast Asian Studies, CSEAS, at Ohio University. For more information, go to www.seas.ohio.edu.  Contact Info: Dr. Christine Su 740.593.1841, e-mail: cseas@ohio.edu. View program Khmer Study Forum 2012

The 2556 Concluding New Year Ceremony at Wat Kirivongsa Bopharam on Saturday the 1st Waxing Moon of Visakha B.E.2555, April 21, A.D.2012 Year of the Rabbit, Leverett, Massachusetts United States of America

Invitation to the concluding 2556 New Year Ceremony at the International Community of Khmer Buddhist Monks Center, ICKBM, Saturday the 1st Waxing Moon of Visakha B.E.2555, April 21, 2012 Year of the Rabbit. Additional contact: Most Ven. Siripanno Sophon Thon 781.632.2693, or upasika Sarey Tim and Sovann Lay 978.328.4209. More Info ICKBM 2556 New Year. Directions to ICKBM

Invitation to the concluding 2556 New Year Ceremony at Wat Kirivongsa Bopharam, Saturday the 1st Waxing Moon of Visakha B.E.2555, April 21, 2012 Year of the Rabbit. Additional contact: Ven. Dejapanno Pheap Phorn 978.935.3287. More info Wat Kirivongsa Bopharam 2556 New Year

New Year Blessing Ceremony

Dear Devotees and Friends in the Dhamma,

You are cordially invited to participate in the New Year Blessing ceremony to be held on April 13, 2012 at 6.30p.m. The event will take place at the monastic residence of the International Shakyamuni Buddha Vihara & Vipassana Center, Inc., 140 Cottage Street, Lynn, MA 01905.

In order to commemorate the event of South Asian New Year, there will be a worship and prayer chanting of Paritta Sutta, listen to the Dhamma Talk and finally sharing merits to all sentient beings.

After the prayer all the participants will have a different taste of food offered by our Bangladeshi, Burmese, Nepalese and Vietnamese friends and families. YoMa Burmese Restaurant from Allston and Tin Hla Burmese family from Malden will bring Burmese food to share on the occasion.

Your kind contribution: Daily expenses of our temple depends on your kind donation. Please send any contribution in the name of the International Shakyamuni Buddha Vihara and Vipassana Center, Inc. We appreciate your generosity and continuous support for the temple.

Yours in the Dhamma,
Ven. Dr. Bhikkhu Praghyalok Maha Thera
Abbot/Founder President of the ISBVVC
140 Cottage Street, Lynn, MA 01905

A New Year Reception for Hon. Sam Rainsy on Apr. 7, 2012: Invites

The Cambodian Society of Rhode Island offers Buddhist Monks Ordination to be held at the Dhammikaram Buddhist Temple, Providence, Rhode Island, from Jul 29 – Aug 4, 2012

Registraton: Apr 1 – Jun 30, 2012
Fees: Free of charge
Age requirement: Males, age 14 and older

Contact Info:
Ken Oung
Phone: 401.595.6786
E-mail: csri_education@yahoo.com

Samnang K. Becker
Phone: 401.419.9572
E-mail: csri_president@yahoo.com

Website: http://csri.wetpaint.com

The Cambodian Culture Summer Program, Jul 23 – 27, 2012
Registration: Starts April 1, 2012
Fees: Free of charge

Eligibility requirments: Age 13 – 25

Contact Info:
Ken Oung
Phone: 401.595.6786
E-mail: csri_education@yahoo.com

Samnang K. Becker
Phone: 401.419.9572
E-mail: csri_president@yahoo.com

Chanda Womack
Phone: 401.743.3859
E-mail: csri_secretary@yahoo.com

Website: http://csri.wetpaint.com

Sponsored by the Cambodian Society of Rhode Island,
a non-profit community agency

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Public Forum: Keynote speaker Hon. Sam Rainsy

Date: April 7, 2012 at 6PM – Midnight

Venue: Sunnyda Restaurant, 454 Chelmsford Street, Lowell, MA

Contact: Carradine Kem 978.489.8381, or Synoun Kham 603.689.4204

E-mails: sdkjuno@juno.com or chhantouch@comcast.net

The 5th Anniversary of the Passing of the late His Holiness Samdech Dr. Maha Ghosananda
Invitations extended to you, upasaka, upasika, Buddhist devotees and compatriots to join with us in honoring the late Supreme Buddhist Patriarch.
Sacca, Khanti, Kataññu or Truth, Forbearance, Gratitude, The late His Holiness Maha Ghosananda is immeasurably indebted by the Cambodian Nation, Theravada Buddhism, Buddhist monks and people for his patriotism and relentless and tireless achievements, commitment, and dedication throughout his lifetime by helping to end the Cambodian civil war and conflicts in the late 1970s – 1990s.

Sunday the 2nd Waning Moon of Citta B.E.2555, equivalent to April 8, A.D.2012 Year of the Rabbit, 9:00am

The International Community of Khmer Buddhist Monks Center, ICKBM
144 Buffam Road, Pelham, MA 01002  United States of America
Phones: 413.253.6373, 413.259.1534
www.mahaghosananda.com

The Maha Thera Siripanno Sophon Thon 781.632.2693
upasika Sarey Tim 978.596.7991
Mrs. Sovann Lay 978.328.4209.

Related material http://www.templenews.org/category/events/page/2/

Directions to ICKBM http://www.templenews.org/2011/10/31/the-international-community-of-khmer-buddhist-monks-center-ikbm-wat-santivana/

Cambodian Member of Parliament Sam Rainsy to visit Lowell, Massachusetts United States of America

A New Year celebration and reception for Hon. Sam Rainsy is open to the public.

Date: Saturday April 7, 2012 at 6:00PM

Venue: Sunnyda Restaurant, 454 Chelmsford Street, Lowell, MA 01851

To view a complete event srp-ma April 07 2012

Contact Info: Seay Kem 978.489.8381; Synoun Kham 603.689.4204; Chea Kim 978.397.6858; Mrs. Ponnary Meas 978.489.4806; Mrs. Mony Rathana Men 978.401.7271; or via an e-mail: sdkjuno@juno.com