On the Occasion of the Royal Cremation Ceremony
Of His Majesty King Bhumibol Adulyadej in Bangkok, Thailand
A Funeral Service and Presentation of Flowers Ceremony
At The Buddhapadipa Temple, London
Thursday, 26th October, 2017
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PROGRAMME
Morning session
09:00 AM
- Gathering at the Venue
- Venerable monks proceed to the platform
09.30 AM
- Chairman lights candles and incense sticks as a gesture to pay homage to the Triple Gem
- Chairman lights a candle and an incense stick in front of H.M. The Late King’s Photograph
- Requesting five precepts
- Taking five precepts by repeating after the monk
- Venerable monks perform Mātikā chanting
- Short meditation to dedicate merit to H.M. The Late King (89 seconds)
10:00 AM
- Speeches in remembrance of H.M. the Late King (Thai/English)
- Laying the long garment fabric in front of the venerable monks
- Chairman / representatives of Thai community offer 10 sets of robes to venerable monks
- All venerable monks chant a stanza of impermanence (aniccā)
- Representatives of Thai community present a set of gifts to venerable monks
- Offering 89 sets of robes to the venerable monks
- All venerable monks chant a stanza of impermanence (aniccā)
- All venerable monks perform stanzas of blessing
- Pouring water of dedication to transfer merit to H.M. The Late King
11:00 AM
- Offering lunch to the Sangha of Monks
11:30 AM
- Lunch for lay attendants
Afternoon session
12:30 AM
- Gathering at the Venue
- Ten venerable monks with Royal Title proceed to the platform
- H.E. Mr Pisanu Suvanajata, Ambassador Extraordinary and Plenipotentiary lights candles and incense sticks as a gesture to pay homage to the Triple Gem
- Chairman lights a candle and an incense stick in front of H.M. The Late King’s Photograph
- Chairman lights a candle as a gesture to pay respect to the Dhamma
- Venerable preacher proceeds to the Dhamma seat
- Requesting five precepts
- Taking five precepts by repeating after the monk
- Requesting the monk to give a sermon
- The monk gives a sermon
- Ten venerable monks perform chanting
- Short meditation to dedicate merit to H.M. The Late King (89 seconds)
- Laying the long garment fabric in front of the venerable monks
- Chairman / representatives of Thai community offer 10 sets of robes to ten venerable monks
- All venerable monks chant a stanza of impermanence (aniccā)
- Chairman presents a set of gifts to the venerable preacher
- Officials or representatives of Thai community present a set of gifts to ten venerable monks
- All ten venerable monks perform stanzas of blessing
- Pouring water of dedication to transfer merit to H.M. The Late King
13.50 PM
- Appointed officials will bring in the Royal Fire Container and a Special Bouquet of Sandalwood Flowers
14:00 PM
- Chairman proceeds to H.M. The Late King’s Photograph
- Chairman places a set of robes on the arranged tray
- Head monk performs a stanza of impermanence (aniccā)
- Head monk / Chairman presents flowers
- Monks and lay attendants present flowers
16:00 PM
- Ceremony closes
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Dress code: Official uniforms including medals of honour. Appropriate attire: Black or provided volunteers’ uniforms.
• This programme is subject to change depending on circumstances.
• Parking in Calonne Rd and vicinity is restricted, to avoid traffic issue, public transport is highly recommended.
• Please be considerate of our neighbours when arriving and leaving.