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Gallery: Ullambana 2025

There are two rare types of people in this world: those who selflessly offer help to others and those who express deep gratitude by repaying that kindness. However, how can we show appreciation for our relatives and friends who have done so much for us but have already passed away?

The Ullambana ceremony, a profound Buddhist tradition, gives us this opportunity. The Buddha taught that only the merits we generate can truly reach and benefit those who have departed.

On Saturday, September 6, 2025, at DKBS, Dhamma followers gathered to engage in acts of generosity, mindful chanting, and the practice of Dhamma during Ullambana. Through these wholesome deeds, we aim to bring peace, joy, and blessings to their spiritual journeys.

Sadhu! Sadhu! Sadhu!

Fragrant flowers and candles are prepared for offerings, filling the air with a sense of reverence.
Fragrant flowers and candles are prepared for offerings, filling the air with a sense of reverence.
The vessels used in the Ullambana ceremony are beautifully arranged, symbolising grace and devotion.
The vessels used in the Ullambana ceremony are beautifully arranged, symbolising grace and devotion.
The Ullambana ceremony begins.
The Ullambana ceremony begins.
Devotees touch the flowers during the puja.
Devotees touch the flowers during the puja.
The emcee outlines the program for the day, guiding everyone on this sacred journey.
The emcee outlines the program for the day, guiding everyone on this sacred journey.
The day's talk, "A Gift Beyond Boundaries", inspires all, reminding us that only the merits we create can reach those who have departed.
The day's talk, "A Gift Beyond Boundaries", inspires all, reminding us that only the merits we create can reach those who have departed.
Venerable Rathansara gave the inspiring talk on "A Gift Beyond Boundaries”.
Venerable Rathansara gave the inspiring talk on "A Gift Beyond Boundaries”.
Devotees listen intently to the enlightening talk by Venerable Rathansara, enriching their spirits with wisdom.
Devotees listen intently to the enlightening talk by Venerable Rathansara, enriching their spirits with wisdom.
Participants settled into a peaceful state of mind, meditating under the wise guidance of Venerable Rathansara.
Participants settled into a peaceful state of mind, meditating under the wise guidance of Venerable Rathansara.
Members of the Maha Sangha and the congregation joyfully paid their respects to the Triple Gem.
Members of the Maha Sangha and the congregation joyfully paid their respects to the Triple Gem.
The Maha Sangha led the congregation in the heartfelt chanting of the Tirokudda Sutta.
The Maha Sangha led the congregation in the heartfelt chanting of the Tirokudda Sutta.
Dhamma followers knelt in deep concentration, demonstrating profound reverence
Dhamma followers knelt in deep concentration, demonstrating profound reverence.
With care and devotion, the followers presented their thoughtfully prepared offerings to the Maha Sangha.
With care and devotion, the followers presented their thoughtfully prepared offerings to the Maha Sangha.
Even the young ones were eager to share their dana with the Maha Sangha, embodying the spirit of generosity.
Even the young ones were eager to share their dana with the Maha Sangha, embodying the spirit of generosity.
The Maha Sangha prepares for the sacred merit transference ceremony to begin.
The Maha Sangha prepares for the sacred merit transference ceremony to begin.
The Maha Sangha prepares for the sacred merit transference ceremony to begin.
The Maha Sangha prepares for the sacred merit transference ceremony to begin.
Dhamma followers place their right hand on the right shoulder of the person in front of them, creating a powerful connection.
Dhamma followers place their right hand on the right shoulder of the person in front of them, creating a powerful connection.
With focused hearts and minds, they stand in concentration.
With focused hearts and minds, they stand in concentration.
The act of pouring water beautifully symbolizes the flow of merits from the giver to the recipients, like water enriching the vast ocean.
The act of pouring water beautifully symbolizes the flow of merits from the giver to the recipients, like water enriching the vast ocean.
In a solemn ritual, the water is gently and slowly poured into the bowl, embodying our shared intentions.
In a solemn ritual, the water is gently and slowly poured into the bowl, embodying our shared intentions.
The Maha Sangha sprinkles water on every member of the congregation, blessing them with merit.
The Maha Sangha sprinkles water on every member of the congregation, blessing them with merit.
The ceremony concludes with the uplifting sharing of merits, uniting all in compassion and gratitude.
The ceremony concludes with the uplifting sharing of merits, uniting all in compassion and gratitude.
As the Maha Sangha departs, congregation members respectfully place their palms together in Anjali.
As the Maha Sangha departs, congregation members respectfully place their palms together in Anjali.

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