Here are images of the opening ceremony of the Dhammacakka-hall in Australia, in Ajahn Kalyano’s monastery.
Ajahn Kalyano invited Ahba to oversee this ceremony. Ahba gave a paritta chant and Dhamma talk about generosity, the benefits of meditation and the importance of living harmoniously and mindfully.
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Buddha, Dhp 276
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