Well, its that time of year again. I shall be going along to the Thai Buddhapadipa Temple in Wimbledon on Sunday, to enjoy the celebrations,the excellent food, and of course the "Miss Songkran" contest. Its looking like we might even have good weather this time, as last year I got soaked. For anyone interested in going along, below is an itinerary of what will take place.

 

http://www.buddhapadipa.org

09.00

Gathering in the basement of the main temple or Ubosatha Hall

10.00

Lighting candles and incense by the chairman followed by taking the five precepts and a Sermon

10.45

Chanting Jayamangalagatha by Venerable monks and alms-offering (Takbat) for Venerable monks

11.00

Lunch for Venerable monks

12.00

Lunch for Lay people

01.00

Chanting and transfering merit to those ancestors who departed

01.30

Traditional Thai food and groceries on sale. Exhibition of Thai Classical dance and Miss Songkran contest

 

 

Arrrrgh!!! Why those big spaces? What's happening to my journal?

hehe

Wow.. I was there some ten years ago, then they had about 30k++...

Talk about that place often.

Did you UK lot check our Addy's near Earl's Court before? ... and, does Thai Square still have it's underground Thai disco? ...

Arrrhhhhh... back in the day!

(^^,)

14.00: Spray random person getting off the tube with water

14.01: Get ass kicked

thejudgegiles.... I think that the Thai disco is still going.

Admin... I think that you will find that the UK chapter of TF is a lot more civilized than you BKK'ers. :-)

Plus, its normally far too cold to throw water over one another here.