This is the day when the monastics complete their Rains Retreat. It was considered that many monastics would have made progress during their retreat and therefore become a greater field of merit. Lay devotees make offerings on behalf of their ancestors and dedicate the merit towards those suffering in the preta realm to relieve their suffering. Join us for morning Temple at 9:00 am and potluck lunch to follow.

Thien Metta & Meditation Retreat Buddhist retreats hosted by our temple are entirely donation based events. This includes lodging and simple vegetarian meals.   The suggested donation for this event is $125 but no one will be turned away for lack of funds.