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DHAMMA NIKETHAh'AYA BUDDHIST CULTURAL CENTRE FINLNCIAL STATEMENTS 31" MARCH 2021 Charity Nmmber 11161SV A. Dervisb & Co. Ltd A¢couo¢aots Bean¥1 BiminghAm B66 4HB

DHAMMA NIKETI1AYA BUDDHisr cu TURAL CENTRE Referen and AthninistratiTrT infornwi( Charity Name cUhU Centre Registered Chariiy liumber 1116187 Principxl Address 69 Pix R(wd Lthhworth GaTden City Hertf(Ydthire 61PZ BoArd of Trste¢S Rev Akurw14 sam1thIrE Padmalatha Wijerathe Mrs R S Rats*veli tkp Gary A L GlaJMJ Jolm Williams Nicola Butler A. Dtrvish 8TrJ Co. Lid 4998 Be¥(1 Ro Binningtum B66 4HB Barclays Bank PLC LE87 2BB

DHKMMA NIKETHANAYA BUDDHIST CULTLUAL CENTRE Independent Examiller's Rtwprt to tht TThstees oftht Nikethxuy BuddbiJt Culturl C¢nlre. Year e•ded 31" March 2021 I rep)rt on the unaLkli*d of the ch8rity for yw eJMkd 314 March 2021 set out on the following I. RESPOI%SIBILITIES AND BASIS OF REPORT. % t charity trusiees of tlK Tw you aye 5$1ble for t of the unts in accordance with the reqLurern of ChgTities Aa 2011 Actj. I report in respett of my eXamIn10n of tr Tr1,$ #cTts Tled out uth sectiom 145 of the 2011 Aa and in carryirg my examinatE(. I have followfjj the applicable Directions given by the Charity C(Mnmigsion under seuion 145(SXb) of the Ad. BASIS OF INDEPENDEwf EL4MINER'S REPORT My examination urriol wt in aec(th with the general dirertions wven by the Charities commi55iorS. An examination includes a review of the coulng records kept by the charity and a comwison of the 0nts prtseNed with tlKJK rLdS. It also ir] consi(kration of any Unusu ktrms or dtsclosures in the accnts. seeking exanatIOnS from you as COrerning any swh malless. Tr predre$ Undeen do provide all the evidence that would be required in 8n and I do ncrt a¥press an a111 opinion on the view given by the &r£ounts.

DHAMMA NtKETHANAYA BUDDHIST CULTLRAL CENfRE lode ndenl Ey4mi•er's Re rt to the Trnstffs of Tbe Nikethxna Buddbist Cltural Centre Dtin Year eRdtd 31# MArth 2021 INDEPENDENT EXAMINER'S sfATEME I have completed my examination I confinn no rnatrri matters have me io my attention in c(M)nedion with lh¢ examination which gives me cause to belicvc that any material resFttt: accounting re¢d5 were kept in accord with 10 130 of the Act or I have no Ciywns awNJ have Cne acros8 tm) other matter5 in connection with the examinatim lo which attention should be drawn in order to enable a pr(w unthtSthtxling of the accoLDXS rra¢l A. Ikrvish & Co. Ltd Accothitsnts 496498 Beanvrxwj R BirmingM B66 4HB 16/rL/rn2

Dhamrng Iketbaal* Buddbist Cllltsr81 CeDtre Staiement of Finaneial Attifvities For The Year Ended 314 March 2021 2021 2020 In¢ome Donations 63 J79 92.753 13.165 HMRC Gift Aid 63.379 105.918 Monks expens Rent and hDLLsing costs l.ight and Heat Rate5 and water Salaries and wages Repairs and mainlenance Telephone and mobile Trav¢1 and motor Printing p051age and staiionery Bank loan interesi and charges Sundries Accoun1¢Y D¢pr¢¢iation 3.063 31,700 1.322 3.639 12,(KK) 24.347 57.663 2.672 .013 26J34 936 12.944 1291 919 4.175 799 277 1,320 2.650 3.765 1.900 Sri Lanka- Stupa Project Events 10,010 61.984 149.671 Su]plu(defICiI) for the financial year Total tunds brought forward Total funds carried forward 1.395 9.521 10.916 {43,753) 53 74 9.521

Dbamma Yikethana a Buddhist Cultsral CeDtre Balance Shed *$ #t 311t Mah 2021 2021 202 Flxed A¥sets Molor vehicle Accum. fkprccialion Annual Depreciation 33,ilXI (2?.9W) 2.650 (19,367) 3.533 7.950 10.600 Meditation Hall 24.693 24.693 32.643 35,293 Curreot Cash at bank 5,144 6,754 curt L. bilities 18,844 8,027 23.567 8.958 Crediiofs and aCCn (26,871) (32,525) Net Assets 10,916 9,521 Funds Br<HJghi forward Surplus (Lo) from I&E 9.521 .395 53,274 (43.753) 10.916 9.521 These financial statrments were approved by the membus of the committee on the: . and are signed on their ha]r by: Reveren Akura5a Samithisiri

A ETHANAy A BUDDHIST CULTURAL CENTRE Nofrs to the StAtemellts Y¢•r e#ded 31" Mrth 2 l. Accounting lICit3 Ilsi4 of 1eeount5# The fina]&1 ststcmetjts have been pwwed Lnjerthe hi5wri c05t Convention and in acryxdaftce with of Recommaxled PractT¢e "Ac¢ourning and Rew>rting by Charitiu" (SORP 25) i55J in March 2(K15. and the Chariti¢s ACL 1993. Voluntsry incom¢ is rrfeived by way of d(Thti(rts Motor VtbielLs Motor velm'cles a held in the name of the charity. are ld in the name of Reveruid Samithisiri. The vehicle is paid for by the crIry on the undetstsnding ih& il's use is for the charity and should Reverend Samithisiri leave services of ihe cknry that the vehicle will be r¢turned ro Ihe charity. lkn io the iern)s Of the pmyision. Ihe chariry elects to show the I1Cle an &8sd of the charity even though iiile ts in the cEilleS name. ReTht Hoisillg Ci6ts lThe direcily and inth"]pcdy y5 forthe Iwing atml PTOFty expetses a55(Kiatrd with the provision of Buddhist 5erYices to the wblic and for the a¢¢0mMj*10n of the monk5. Some of these ext are pital in natLEre are itirealy ownal by the ¢harity and Ilfore art not listed in wets of the charity.

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Dhamma Nikethanaya International Community Centre for Education Meditation Psychotherapy & Counselling Charity Commission Registration Number: 1116187 ~~Charity Trustees Annual Report:~~ 7 This meeting 8 was held 9 online. : On ; Sunday <= 04'" April >?<? 2021 � � � � ! "#� Present 7 Trustees: @ Reverend > Akurala Samithasiri, � Miss Padmalatha BC Wijeratne, $%&'()*+,'-.)//.+011-&2+3/45')6+ Mrs Rathnawalie Dep, ~~�~~ Mrs Nikki Butler, ~~� � � � ��~~ Mr Gary Bland & ~~�~~ Mr John Williams ~~� � � � �� ~~ Other Members Present: Mr Frederick Day, Mr. Rasika Jayawardana, Mrs Vipuli Gunasena, ~~� � � �~~ ; A�� Mr Rajitha Kuruppu, Mr Aloka Hettiarachchi, Mr Glenn Everad, Mr Ram Murthi Summan, Mr ~~� �~~ A�� Paul Martin, Mr Udena Wanniarachchi, Mr Manohar Summan, Mr Des Raj & Mrs Pushpa � 8 � A�� Chauhan. ��D A�� E�D�� Most Venerable Dickwelle Seelasumana Nayaka Thero; Retired Principal of Vidyathunga �F�B� Vidyayathana Piriven Matara Sri Lanka and Most Venerable Gunnapana Sumanarama � Thera; head monk of London Edmonton Samadhi Meditation Centre attended as guest : � � ��G �A�9��F8A��H�E A� monks. �C �IA��>�J

A��E �@ A�� ;A�� A��K �BA��;A�� C�� Meeting started with few minutes meditation and religious observations. Reverend Akurala 9�� Samithasiri welcomed everyone and chaired the charity annual meeting. � �H �8 �; ��7 L�MNOPQNRSTQPUVPWXYSZ[S\PR]XO^_U`XS Mrs Rathnawalie Dep presented the minutes of the previous meeting. Mr Glenn Everard \PR]X]XO^XUXSTPQPaNUSbXOXQXScQPSdXUeX�� H �E�;� suggested the minutes as accurate and Miss Padmalatha Wijeratne seconded it. 7 L� ��f� �;�

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9��E �@ � treasurer and the trustee and Mr Rasika Jayawardana seconded it. Mrs Vipuli Gunasena � � �� BC � � 9� suggested Mrs Nikki Butler as the assistant secretary and the trustee. Mr Gary Bland � seconded it. Mr Udena Wanniarachchi suggested Mr John Williams as the trustee and the @ �>�; � g � � � � �� 8� � �� vice president. Mr Rasika Jayawardana seconded it. hijklimnkopopqopor9�� 8 � � � @ �>�; � � s �� 9��E �@ � � 9�� Reverend Akurala Samithasiri was elected as the president, Mr John Williams as the vice � � s �� 8 � �� BC � president, Mrs Rathnawalie Dep as the secretary, Mrs Nikki Butler as the assistant secretary, � 9��E �@ � � � s �� BC �� F8� � 9��H�E � ��D �� 9��E�D� � 9��K �B� ��F�B�� @ � 9��F8� � 9�� @ �>�; �8� �� A��F�B�� @ � A�� 8 � �� A��D �� A�

Miss Padmalatha Wijeratne as the treasurer and Mr Gary Bland as assistant treasurer were elected as new office bearers for the year 2020-2021. ~~2020-2021~~ ! ~~Annual Report: (01-04-2020~~ ! 1! ~~& 31-03-2021)~~ ! 3! "4 Welcome to the "5 17™[.6] $%%&'( Annual 7%-'( General 8.9%: Meeting of ;6'<<' Dhamma Nikethanaya International A,<<&%9.? Community A%.- Centre B,for CD&E'.9,% Education 8D9.'.9,% Meditation Psychotherapy & Counselling registered charity. We IJ experienced the most HH challenging year with the Covid-19 Corona Virus Pandemic. OLP However, we all were L relieved and fortunate to H get more I relaxed rules at the end of the year. Amidst all challenges we accomplished a great deal to serve our multi-cultural community. ~~�~~ "#$%%&'(#)+,-./#0 " #2#3" # Overall it has been a very successful year with regards to the services we delivered. This ~~� � � # # # � � #~~ =9>.6'%'?'#@%.-%'.9,%'(# report will reflect the work carried out by our charity for the year ending 31° March 2021. ~~# # # # #~~ FG?E6,.6-'+?#2#A,&%G((9%:�H � ~~�~~ As in the previous years we have been continuing our services and carrying out our ~~�~~ objectives for the benefit of the community in UK and other countries (Only Sri Lanka in this ~~� � � � � � � �~~ KLM�K�N�� year). ~~� � � � � � � � � � �~~ � � �� Q � � H��J ��H � � �L�� Emergency Appeal and Lock Down: From 04" April 2020 RL � ��L� �� H� � �L�� L�S� J � � � �T�� H�3"[G.] #8'-E6# "�� Our centre announced some guide lines to manage the social distancing and safety of the � monks and the community. We followed all the government legislations and still continued Q�� JL��L�� H��L��H� �� our blessings online, privately and at distance. Venerable Akurala Samitha and Miss L�� UV�� WR �X�YT�� Padmalatha Wijeratne were remained in Sri Lanka at the beginning of the year due to the Z�� closure of the airport and country lock down. However we delivered all our programmes � online by connecting Venerable Akurala Samitha and Miss Padmalatha Wijeratne from Sri Lanka. Whole world became standstill and most of us lost our loved ones. It was a tragedy � C<-:%E?#$++*'(#'%D#[,E>#;,\%/#]-,<# 1[.6] #$+-9(# ### indescribable. We were very grateful to the government officials, NHS, health care workers, R� ��H� � �H� � � H�� defence officials and financial organizations for managing efficiently and taking every T�� HL � H �� precautions in this life threating situation to help the needy. � H� P�JL �� N �QT �X �� X�YT� � �HH�� It was financially the hardest time as very little donations received and people were going �� J �� T��OL�� L� ��JH� through cost of living difficulties. We did not receive any public funds but our community �� H�N �QT �X �� X� stepped into keep us survived by making donations in response to our emergency appeals. YT� � �� L��^ �� H� In addition, we distributed food parcels to affected Sri Lankan community as well. ��L�H � � �HL � P�_OXP� ��TP� � �� H` ��HH� �� TH�L� J �� H� � � J� �� Sri Lankan New Year Festival Celebrated on 14" April 2020 � ^ �� L�

� �L��JJ ��HH� There were no any functions in this year to celebrate the Sri Lankan New Year. All our H� �� LH� �� L��J �� members remained locked down at their homes and observed religious practices with their JJ� �TJ��LL��TH� ��J� ��H�JJ � family members. We did an online blessings chanting on Sri Lankan New Year day 14" ^� P�� J � � �X�YT� �� Apirl 2020. A large number of members joined online for the blessings. �� # a-9#['%>'%#=#b'-#]G.9c'(#A(d-'.D#,%#"1[.6] #$+-9(# # S�� X�YT��e�Q �� T�� L� H�J � � � �� H� H��X�YT��e��"1[.6] # $+9-(# �Q� H�� H��

Centre Anniversary Day Celebration 19" April 2020 Due to the early stage of pandemic, we could not organize something special as everyone was concentrating day to day survival. However, to mark the Centre Anniversary Day of Letchworth Dhamma Nikethanaya Buddhist Community Centre we held a special chanting, meditation programme, dhamma talk and pooja on Sunday 19" April 2020 and people joined online. We started the centre on 19" April 2004. 19" April of the year was regarded as the Centre Anniversary day. This year it marks the 17 Year of the Centre and our organization and also the 15" year being a registered charity. Venerable Akurala Samitha � conducted a Special Chanting of Blessings Programme and a session of meditation to �� !�"#�$�%&'()+�,� '�&�#&)-�"()&#�"%) �"�.!&� celebrate the centre anniversary day. Venerable Akurala Samitha appreciated the hard work ,"�&&)&#�'!��'!�".). /�0,.+��(1��2&�3&&)."!�!�$� of all centre members and shared the blessings with all in gratitude. 4,�((�5)1&!�6'')"�2((&)!�2&�,� '��"%) �&)&#+� ('))&�%#((+�'((� 1�&'�%7�&�8&'!� � ��&'�%% �7)&'� & )&/�9�"'��&�&�:; �3%) �<==>/�:; �3%) �$��!�,"�#''�"�� Online Vesak Buddha Day Celebration: Meditation, Buddha Pooja, 2&�3&&)."!�'!/�?)"�!�)�(1"��@ �A�B��C�D� E F �&'� "��G Chanting and Festival of Vesak � � E��E C�H /�I&J �31 �8()� Lanterns Day on 07" May 2020 *&''��8%) �2&)&#�$�6 "")&#"�K#((�&'��""")&�$�('))&�� Vesak J��&�&&)."!�'!/�I&J �31 �8()�%%)'��'�,1� (May) Full Moon Day is the most important day to Buddhists across the globe as it $� �&�((J"�&'�"'��J "")&#"�,)� �)&�#)'/� celebrates the birth, enlightenment and the great passing away of our lord Buddha. On 07" � of May 2020 all the members joined online for a day programme with observing higher � precepts, homage, Meditation, Dnamma talk and chanting protection blessings. As everyone was staying at homes, we did not have to organize it on a weekend. A large number of devotees joined online. Venerable Akurala Samitha conducted the online programme from L �MN�ODCC� � P�QC R�ODCC�STR� Sri Lanka with his father and family. Everyone shared their pictures of Vesak decorations and � E�C�U �B�MN�V� ��@ �Q �� lanterns. It was very uplifting and really helping with blessings. Children and adults joined I"1�WX!Y�Z �X&�!�)"��("�)(%&�'!��6'')""�*""��# J�"�)� singing the devotional songs at the end of the online programme. Bracknell, Milton Keynes, J"��J)+�& )#&(&�&'��#�%"")&#�,!�$�� '�6''/�[&�@ � Sri Lanka and people from all over the world joined into this programme. B�Q �� ((J"�7)&'�& )&�$��'!�%#((�,)�J".)&#�)#� %%"+�(#+�X'))&+�((� 1�&'�&)&#�%)&�J "")&#"/�3"�.!&� ,"�"!)&#��("+�,�')'�&�.��#&)-�)�&��,1&'/�3� #�&(J�$� - , of mee fl 4 '."�7)&'�& )&/�I&J �31 �8()�&''��& )&�%#((�$(� 8)�4&1�,)�)"�$�&'�$() !/�.!&�"'�)�%)"�$�I"1�')&"�&'� &&"/�]�,"�.!�% )$)&#�&'� !� %)&#�,)�J "")&#"/�2) '&�&'�' "�7)&'� ")&#)&#��'.)& �"&#"��&'�$��& )&�%#((/�61& +�X) &�^!&"+� Charity Work in Sri Lanka: Covid-19 Corona Virus Victims Appeal 04" 8)�4&1�&'�%% �$(� �.��, '�7)&'�)&�)"�%#((/�� April � 2020: � � = - i: )) yy) Taking the advantage of the lock down in Sri � y fy q y Ae , | s/) Lanka, Venerable Akurala Samitha managed � wieeoee iro.BA Ss — E41 to complete few outstanding charity works. � ee As people were struggling without any labour work, Venerable Akurala Samitha helped some temples and community centres to do some building works by supporting the builders. On 04‘ April 2020 Venerable Akurala Samitha �N� �` �VNP� Ca��M D�M H b��c � made a special appeal to help the victims of the Covid-19 Corona Virus. By responding � �P�� to that our members helped to distribute a large number of dry food parcels and helped the ?1)&#��'.&#�$�� 1�',&�)&�8)� local people to get some labour work by doing some building work at community centres in 4&1+�I&J �31 �8()�(&#'� Sri Lanka. �(% �$,�"&')&#�)!�,1"/� 3"�%% �,�"## )&#�,)�&!� J� ,1+�I&J �31 �8()� %'�"(�(% "�&'�((&)!�&"��'�"(� J) ')&#�,1"�J!�"%%)&#��J) '"/�[&�c � ��I&J �31 �8()� ('��"%) �� H b�B�� Ca��M D/�6!�"%&')&#� ��((J"� %'��')")J�� #�&(J�$�'!�$'�%* "�&'� %'��

Online Poson Full Moon Poya Day Programme on 06" June 2020 =mar significant day for practice (sabbath). Even though every full moon -— ee & poya day is important, some of them are highly significant due to bd: = Buddhhistor i calsts reasons.observe Posonthe fullFullMoonMoonPoyaPoyaDayDayeveryis the monthsecond assucha significant Full Moon Poya Day for particularly Sri Lankan Buddhists as on that day the Buddhism was introduced to Sri Lanka in 236 BC (Before Christ) and another seven countries from India. � �!"#$%#� #�&''�(!!)�!+,�-,+�#%#$+�.!) �,�,� rere c- /)&0,) �,+�&!$�1$,0 0#�2345546789�:%#)� !/�#%#$+�&''�.!!)� We had to host this programme online this year due to the peak of TT Pees 1!+,�,+��.1!$ ,) ;�!.#�!&� #.�,$#�/'+�/)&0,) �#� !� Te-~ eaeEF !$0,'�$#,!)9� �� #�#0!)�0� Miltonpandemic.Keynes, A largeSri Lanka andnumber of devoteesall over thefr w o rldm Letchwor joined t oh, observeBracknell,ata Oo—— a — § (eight) sil (precepts), meditation, Buddha pooja, Bodhi pooja and /)&0,) �<''�(!!)�!+,�-,+�&!$�1,$ 0',$'+�=$�>,)?,)� �,�!)� , �,+� #� dhamma discussions. Free dry food parcels were distributed to poor .�@,�) $!0#� !�A�BC��D�EF�2#&!$#�G$ 8�,)�,)! #$�#%#)� families in Sri Lanka with the donations received from the community in UK. 0!) $#�&$!.�H),9�� Meditation Sessions in Sri Lanka: 08-07-2020 I#�,� !�! � �1$!/$,..#�!)')#� �+#,$�#� !� #�1#,?�!&� 1,)#.09�J�',$/#�)."#$�!&�#%! ##�&$!.�># 0@!$ ;�$,0?)#'';� Venerable Akurala Samitha conducted few mental health programmes and meditation (' !)�K#+)#;�=$�>,)?,�,)�,''�!%#$� #�@!$'�L!)#� !�!"#$%#�, ,� sessions to help for the Sri Lankan community. Final session was held on 08"" July 2020 at 2#/ 8�'�21$#0#1 8;�.# , !);�,�1!!L,;�!�1!!L,�,)� Kovilavatta Bodhirukkaramaya Balapitiya Sri Lanka. All in the local communities greatly ,..,�0!)9�<$##�$+�&!!�1,$0#'�@#$#� $" #� !�1!!$� appreciated the teachings and the practice. They all requested to continue those sessions &,.'#�)�=$�>,)?,�@ � #�!), !)�$#0#%#�&$!.� #�0!..) +�)�MK9� either on online. But it was hard for the local community to deal with the technology. � � N �A

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New Visiting Monk's arrival: Dr Dato, Sir Sumana Siri of Singapore th Malaysia: 16 July 2020. Most Venerable Dr Dato, Sir Sumana Siri of Singapore Malaysia {D.Th (Oxford), PhD (VN). D.B.S. B.A (Honsl. D. Hom IMed){UK). D.H.M, N.M.D (USA) FBIH (UK) Medical Consultant. CEO. Global Buddhist Realist Movement) is the Chief Sangha Nayaka of UK and Europe. visited Venerable Akurala Samitha to stay few months at the centre on 16 July 2020. Rev Dr. Sumana Siri, of Sri Lankan heritage. was bom and brought up in Malaysia and Singapore. He is an exceptional student both at school and university. He has mastered 16 languages ex111n9 in many fields of expertise. Of international fame and renown, he has been the leading lighl in modem Buddhist Missions. He is an a¢ademi¢ and well experienced monk. He contributed to all our educational, spiritual and wellbeing services. New Visiting Monk's Arrival: Dr Chandana Bhikkhu from United States of th America on 04 September 2020. Venerable Dr Chandana Bhlkkhu is a Ph.D scholar in Buddhist Ministry and also an American citizen who practices as a professional psychotherapist and counsellor in United Ststes of America. He became a student of Most Venerable late Dr Havanpola Ratanasara Maha Nayaka Thero at the College of Buddhist Studies, Los Angeles CA in 1990. He has been practicing meditation for nearly 30 years and hosting meditation retreats and giving dhamma talks in many parts of the world including USA, Malaysia, Indonesia, Sri Lanka. Nepal and India. Lately he was staying al Verona Buddhist Vihara in Italy and wanted to stay few weeks at our cRntre and offer some th meditation programmes. He visited on 04 September 2020. But he could not stay longer nd due to some other unplanned circumstances and had to retum back to Italy on 02 October 2020. Warm Welcome Back Home from Lister Hospital: 22-07-2020 Father Michael Sijuwade visited the centre on 22 July 2020 with the blessings of all the staff of Lister Hospital Chaplains and interfaith groups to welcome Venerable Akurala Samitha back in UK. While he was quarantining, he still attended the online meeting at the Lister Hospital Chaplains Team. Everyone appreciated Venerable Akurala Samitha's contributions at the most difficult time of the history.

Online Temple Studio for delivering Dhamma Talks, Blessings Chanting, Meditation Programmes and All Other Temple work: Due to the pandemic deadly virus, we all have to maintain safety of the community. We set up Online Temple to do our regular services. Monks at the centre dedicated for those programmes and worked tirelessly to meet all the requirements. It was very challenging but it was really supportive to eliminate the fears and worries at the time of pandemic. T eat ie Se , f=" eg 5 Sa !"# $% $&# '()#+,- #(./ 0,1"23 4# (.. &(0# $% +(,)$(,) 2(5#$/ %5 $&# -%++"),$/6 7# 2#$ ay i> u ae eo \ A(t n | "' 8).,)# 9#+'.# $% % %"1 1#:".(1 2#10,-#26 ;%)<2 ($ $&# -#)$1# #,-($# 5%1 $&%2# '1%:1(++#2 () 4%1<# $,1#.#22./ $% +##$ (.. $&# 1#=",1#+#)$26 >$ 4(2 0#1/ -&(..#):,): ?"$ ,$ Every Saturday Evening From 6PM till 8PM Dhamma Dana, Bodhi Pooja, 4(2 1#(../ 2"''%1$,0# $% #.,+,)($# $&# 5#(12 () 4%11,#2 ($ $&# $,+# %5 '()#+,-6 Meditation & Protection Blessings Chanting Programme: Too: 3. y wmoryaer & 7PM A series of online and onsite oe erp 7 * eA : mae programmes were held on 7S) ia = ~6s«d every Saturday evening from 6PM till 8PM. The programme was included a Dhamma Talk in Sinhala, Dhamma Talk in English, Bodhi Pooja Homage, Meditation and Protection Blessings Chanting. Venerable Monks offered @A� A�@�B�C��D�� E� the Dhamma Talks in Sinhala and English on very interesting and highly educational topics. �F�G�� Generous devotees and families sponsored the dhamma dana (sharing the gift of lord H 2#1,#2 %5 %).,)# () %)2,$# Buddha’s teachings). '1%:1(++#2 4#1# &#. %) #0#1/ I($"1(/ #0#),): 51%+ JK; $,.. LK;6 9&# Daham Sisila Programmes on Every Sunday From 5PM till 6.30PM: '1%:1(++# 4(2 ,)-."# ( �� @� � E�M� � �G��6 N#)#1(?.# ;%)<2 %55#1# ~ $&# !&(++( 9(.<2 ,) I,)&(.( () O):.,2& %) 0#1/ ,)$#1#2$,): () &,:&./ #"-($,%)(. $%',-26 Pe Ge soe ol a a SS pag Milton Keynes P#)#1%"2 #0%$##2 () 5(+,.,#2 2'%)2%1# $&# &(++( ()( Q2&(1,): $&# :,5$ %5 .%1 = yp! lcs, el ae woes — | wat eS Vihara Community R"&(S2 $#(-&,):2T6 -s-zas ff ged oT ee oes —— organized a series pl fx =! Sana iy Pee etka of reguiar Dhamma Programme on Every Sunday especially to help the people (young and adults) who were isolated due to the lock down. Saturday programmes were given the priority for pooja, blessings, children and meditation. Hence Sunday this programme was given priority for the � ��@A� A�B�U��CVWX� young and adult. It was very much for adults as we had a topic to make dhamma reflections ;,.$%) Y#/)#2 by the monks and the community was given the opportunity to engage actively with the N,&(1( Z%++"),$/ discussion. A large number of participants were attended. %1:(),[# ( 2#1,#2 %5 1#:".(1 !&(++( Annual Three Months Rains Retreat Opening Ceremony and Esala Full K1%:1(++# %) O0#1/ I")(/ #2'#-,(../ $% &#.' $&# '#%'.# Q/%"): () (".$2T 4&% 4#1# ,2%.($# "# $% $&# .%-< %4)6 I($"1(/ '1%:1(++#2 4#1# :,0#) $&# '1,%1,$/ 5%1 '%%(3 Moon Poya Day Programme 04-07-2020 ?.#22,):23 -&,.1#) () +#,$($,%)6 ]#)-# I")(/ $&,2 '1%:1(++# 4(2 :,0#) '1,%1,$/ 5%1 $&# /%"): () (".$6 >$ 4(2 0#1/ +"-& 5%1 (".$2 (2 4# &( ( $%',- $% +(<# &(++( 1#5.#-$,%)2 eae ws ba) Due to the government legal restrictions on community gathering, this ?/ $&# +%)<2 () $&# -%++"),$/ 4(2 :,0#) $&# %''%1$"),$/ $% #):(:# (-$,0#./ 4,$& $&# - ee» year annual vassana three months retreat season was held online on ,2-"22,%)6 H .(1:# )"+?#1 %5 '(1$,-,'()$2 4#1# ($$#)#6 i. a 1 liad Me , Esala (July) Full Moon Poya Saturday 04" July 2020. Vassana ��^�^� �A� �@�B� �A�A��X_XabXbX�� !"# $% $&# :%0#1)+#)$ .#:(. 1#2$1,-$,%)2 %) -%++"),$/ :($&#1,):3 $&,2 /#(1 ())"(. 0(22()( $&1## +%)$&2 1#$1#($ 2#(2%) 4(2 &#. %).,)# %)

Season is known as Annual Rains Meditation Retreat that Theravada Monks should practice once a year for three months on Esala Full Moon Poya Day. Venerable Monks of Letchworth Dhamma Nikethanaya Buddhist Cultural Centre observed the beginning of annual rains three months retreat on Saturday 04"" July 2020 respecting the advice of the Lord Buddha and in compliance with the 2600 years old tradition. Whole day programme was held online with chanting, meditation, dhamma talk and observing eight precepts. A large number of devotees joined online. This year three months Rains Retreat (Vassana) Season was between 04th July 2020 and 02nd November 2020. This year three months retreat and kathina ceremony was not sponsored by one principle family. Due to the pandemic restrictions we thought of doing the retreat with the full participation of all the members of the /$ �+''�0 %�1!�2!"!"�2�.��.33�&� community. This is the 17™ consecutive year Rainy Retreat of the Dnamma Nikethanaya ��4�54��6 7�89[4] �: 7�;8;8�#$3��$�&�� Buddhist Centre. Most Venerable Dr Dato’ Sumana Siri Nayaka Thero of Singapore /�1!��$'#"$� ��<=>>�%�"�,�?"�%�#3''� � Malaysia and Most Venerable Dickwelle Seelasumana Nayaka Thero joined with Most "�"� �$3@�'@�''�" ��.3�3�#$#,�A�"3� Venerable Akurala Samitha Thero to stay the three months rains retreat in this year 2020. !'.�&��B�",��%��'�C�C�D-E�� . �>94�: 7�;8;8��8;�FG5H�;8;8,��%��'�� $'%� ��#�.%��IJI�&'"%,�+!��#'$� Milton Keynes Vassana (Rains Retreat) Sunday 05"" July 2020: $� �!3�&�3�� &!""�#$#�&�""��''.�&�� $''!%,��KL[4] �JJ G�7�7��&��+''�0 %� , Venerable Akurala Samitha organized the facilities for the community 1!�2,��MH�N�NO�6 5�6�F7P�Q4�R�6SI� 7��MH�NJPT�6 5�F7P�Q4�B� �� MH�P �654�Q4��%��'��%�<><>,�� ease,oe ee. community.inMiltonMiltonKeyn s.K e OpeningynesThisto ceremonyhostyear thc e remonyannualwas heldwasthreeonlinesponsoredmonthson Sundayrainsby thr05" e treatwholeJulyin � 2020. Centre remained closed for public and most of the activities were done by online. � � �U7�M�V�W�6 7�8X[4] �: 7�;8;8Y� Special Pooja and Blessings during the Vassana (Rains Retreat) Three Months -."�A !"�'�3Z��&$"�&��$''!%� Season: From 04th July 2020 till 02nd November 2020: � "�[%��!"��'�� "�[%,��%�$'%� �#�.%�� "� = : f . $''!%,�#3�$'%� �"�"��6 7�8X { Three months rains retreat is a significant time for[4] �: 7� the ;8;8,�2�'�$"�&�#!."$��'�&��$� ��.%�",�� wi. e e Sel) she 3 sheaie |~ ondhammacommunityevery talksSaturdayto anddo prot cti nmorwe e hostedp o ojas,blessings cha ting.a specialmeditatioprogramm n programmes, R e gularlyfor 12 � weeks until the end of the rains retreat. It was well attended and generated lots of blessings. 6IJ�]^��S� S�4�M�V�W�Q4�4� Among them a special atavisi Buddha Pooja was held on 22" August 2020 with 6Y�`5�894�: 7�;8;8��8;�FG5H�;8;8Y� Dhammachakka pavattana Sutta chanting. A Special Bodhi Pooja was held on 08" � September 2020. On 12" September 2020, Healing Chanting of Bojjanga Sutta was held �'��3&$�'�&�� online. $''!%��'�#B@�'�#3''@� ''�" ��#$�."3�$3,�C3!""%� Special Blessings Pooja for Mrs Rathnawalie Dep 19" September 2020 �%�!%� ��#$"�#3''�&�a<� �!"��&��,�b� � ""��3�"�&�."3,� A'3�'��IJ�G� 4�]^�T�4��;; � S �;8;8�T4� N455J4PP�IG�6 �J4Sc��6IJ�4�]^� �"��8d A =a YN) == St; meni founder member and outstanding[4] � " 6I5H�;8;8,�\�K; a as.[4] �6I5H�;8;8e�fS�g4S�R�^^S�6 � �"� SS) Be. .»... the ., Mrs Rathnawalie Dep was a Biel wert 1 : a ai supporter of the centre. We were ~ always ever so grateful and ",�� indebted to her dedication and thoughtfulness. She was experiencing health issues. � Venerable Akurala Samitha visited few times at her residence and did some blessings to support morally and spiritually during the difficult times. We hosted a special blessing at her � 6IJ�_S�]^�R��4T�NI�Kh[4] �6I5H�;8;8� �4T�NI� �� &!�''.��!3� !##�&��$,�?� � " %��3&!"�� .��$��!3&!",�� i#$3�"�!,� -."�A !"�'��& �'��$��'�."3��

house on 19" September 2020. Miss Padmalatha Wijeratne also joined the blessings in gratitude to Mrs Rathnawalie Dep’s contribution towards the temple. Malaysia Buddhist Maha Vihara Online Programmes on 25" September & 13" cag e993) November 2020: Malaysia Buddhist Maha Vihara hosted few Online i) eine) Dhamma Sessions with Venerable Akurala Samitha on Buddhism, Meditation and Psychotherapy: These were available on Youtube for the ee lees benefit of wider community. On 25" September 2020 Venerable Akurala Samitha gave a talk on Buddhist Psychotherapy and an exposition on (uddacca kukkuca) � hindrance to meditation: restlessness and worry. � +,-,./0,�1233 0/�+, ,�40 ,,�5-0�67,/��8 ��9� : � o= == On 13 November 2020 Venerable Akurala Samitha participated a dialogue ;<�=�>�?��@!��A&�B""� '�C"�&�@"!#�DE!�C�"�1233 0/F� = gn with Most Reverend Dr Dato’ Sir Sumana Siri Nayaka Maha Thero on =OoH@ “Buddhist +30,0�,3�6/.G ,.H�I�&!�J#�"�K#�A!�� Psychology Heals the Body and Mind” organized by Malaysia Buddhist Maha Vihara. #"A�A�&!�">�B"�8 ��@"!#�DE!� C�$J��E�"�?�>!(>�"�"�L("�"�M�EEEN� "!"��"H�!"�"�&!!>�� APSL (The Association of Professional Sri Lankans in the UK) Online � Discussions 5� : Series: �;<��4,-�OP2,-,�,0 ,�(!(��$� 27 September 2020 and 13" March 2021: &��Q<3�R�R,S�0�2,,�00�;,.,P,�+, ,�T �"� U1233 0/�6/.G -7.�V,-/� �13.�,3�+03W�!$"X�#>�+,-,./0,� es FT es The Association of Professional Sri Lankans in the UK (APSL) in SSea“ 1233 0/�+, ,�40 ,,�� collaboration with Letchworth Dnamma Nikethanaya Buddhist Centre hosted � -wmantanme | few discussion series. First on which was held on Sunday 27 September � ——Sc="=| 2020. The title was “Eastern and Western Values”. Venerable Akurala ~——————| Gamitha did a presentation and a talk. Mr Thushara Madurasinghe —— organized the event. Mr Rohan De Alwis (Past President, APSL), and Dr O6Y�ZT �O//G0,0�[�6[//0,-�0�Y,P,/�0� �]^�5-0� aoe Dulini Fernando (Executive Committee Member, APSL) also joined the � R0/G2//0/�0/H� ��,3� : �+,G � =� panel discussion. I�D"�A�!A"�C!�"E"�"��ab�MDCN�"� *#!"�&�*&!�'�cE">�?�d"!�� Second of the series was held on 13 March 2021. The topic on this; Living in the A&�*"�!�e!�"�&*�&��"�23,.�_ �� ies. eee �I��&�Uf,/�,3�g/�4,-2/W�4,-�OP2,-,� — ea poten ,0 ,��(!""�"��E�+�T 2/ ,,�+,32,/07 � A eS F UK / Sri Lankan ad Cultural Values ce | ee ee 9 laren %% Discussions Series ia |a !$"X��J"�+�Q ,�R�O-h0/�M�!"i�DCNi�"�R� eee: =| OD 1 . ee. ie - was “Sri Lankan R2-00�j,3�MkL*J�d�#!i�DCN�� "�� religious festivals and their significances’. Mr Thushara Madurasinghe made the ("�*"� welcome. Venerable Akurala Samitha did a talk on Sri Lankan Cultural Values and � religious festivals and how it can relate to young children who are born and brought �I�(*�"�l�Y0<07�0� � up outside Sri Lanka. Panel discussion was moderated by Mr Rohan De Alwis (Solicitor \]�m�0�Y,P,� G3�[� �/0/�&��"� : �+,G � and past president of APSL) and Dr Dulini Fernando. Among the panel members Mr Tariq n2-2,-� 4,-2/� Salih made the presentation to explain the Islamic religious festivals in Sri Lanka. R0/G2//0/�0/� Professor Sir Sabaratnam Arulkumaran did a talk on Hindu religious festivals in Sri &�U0�Y,P,� Lanka. Mrs Gayani Senaratne did a presentation explaining the Buddhist religious -0702/�[/0<,-/�,3� 0�/070[0G,G/W�+�T 2/ ,,�+,32,/07 �� festivals in Sri Lanka. Mr Mervyn Silva made a presentation on Christian religious &*�4,-�OP2,-,�,0 ,��E�"�0�Y,P,�n2-2,-�4,-2/�,3� festivals in Sri Lanka. A large number of members from many different parts of the UK and -0702/�[/0<,-/�,3� h�0�G,�-,��.27�G 0-3�h �,��,3�27 � abroad attended the online session. 2�2/03�0�Y,P,�"�*"�&�!�#>�+�Q ,�R�O-h0/�MC*!� "�(�(!"�A�DCN�"�R�R2-00�j,3�D"$��("�#!�+�T,0o� ,-0 ��(!""��L("� �p/-,0G�-0702/�[/0<,-/�0�0�Y,P,� 6[//�0�,,,,�O2-P2,,��E�"�V032�-0702/�[/0<,-/�0�0� Y,P,�+/�q,.,0�,,��(!""�L(""$��1233 0/�-0702/� [/0<,-/�0�0�Y,P,�+�+<.�0-<,��(!""�"�n 0/0,�-0702/� [/0<,-/�0�0�Y,P,�D�!$�"#!�A�#!�A!�">�AA!"�(!�A��ab�"� #!�"��""�"��

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G8PQ P!0%-%)$%4S,%0% as � � _ � held � on Mother’s � Day � 14'" March � 2021 at � the centre. Due � the pandemic � � oh � es.) � ge $%"$(-(+)"� restrictions � !)3 and 0% the � )!,$% nature �+ of 0% the 3%!3'/ deadly � 1($," virus � whole 0+'%+,$ our �-+..,)(/ community � was !"� �() in 3$%!3,'3("$%""3,%+0%'+""+F!$%)"!)3'+1%3+)%4<0(""F%-(!' � � � � � � � � � � � � � � �0%� ee.ae -0!)()# chantingdreadful !)3 anddistress $(&,% tributedue F++O! poojato the &$+,#0 broughtloss 0%!'()# ofhealing parents + to .!)/ manyand loved 0%!$"4 hearts.one. This special � � � �� ~~The Annual Kathina Ceremony: 17~~ �� ~~Consecutive~~ � � ~~Year~~ � ~~(Sangha~~ � � ~~Day~~ � 99 8 ~~Community~~ W7 X ~~Event)~~ � ~~Celebration~~ � � ~~held~~ � ~~on~~ � 8 ~~Saturday~~ � �PT ~~17"~~ � � ~~October~~ � ~~2020:~~ � �F!)3%.(-� � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � a. --� Cony � 4 � � �<0% The � �R)),!' Annual �Y!0()! Kathina � Z%$%.+)/ Ceremony � � �(" is 0% the � � � � � &(##%"� -+..,)(/� � �%1%)��!0% -%)$%4 Ya cs adh | Ye Fig ‘da | biggest community event at the centre. It � !"0%'3+) 8PT ! e eo ig aS was held on Saturday 17°" October 2020 at � | ioe — = [ = Letchworth 99 Dhamma ?; 8 Nikethanaya \ Buddhist 4 Centre. L,"(3% Outside -%$%.+)/ ceremony 1%),%" venues were %$%)+ not !1!('!&'% available 3,% due + to F!)3%.(-4 pandemic. Therefore we % 0+"%3 hosted 0% the -%$%.+)/ ceremony ! at 0% the -%)$% centre (0 with 0% the F!$(-(F!(+) participation + of % few members of the @�J�E �9 8�PT � 7�U�V�8� community and all others joined online. However, we were able to experience the best spirit ~~� � � � � � � � � ��~~ of the typical ceremony and everyone enjoyed the ceremony without noticing much difference ~~� � � � � �~~ as venerable monks used the best technology to stream it live. ~~� � � � � � � � � � � � � ��~~ SEY) ree = = — This was the 17" consecutive Kathina ~~� � � � � � � � � � � � � �~~ <0%$%+$%� ol‘a SF BAi y- Wy 8D Ceremony or community day (Sangha Day) ~~� � � � � � � � � � � �~~ .%.&%$"�+�0%� y, 4 -+..,)(/�!)3�!''�+0%$"�O+()%3�+)'()%4�B+ %1%$A� %� %$%�!&'%�+�%]F%$(%)-%�0%�&%"�"F($(� a, | “ ~wS eK" lw | Nikethanaya Community. This year there were no ( avea>| EeSayWe ' se§; Celebrany m a tionin sponsors.held Finalby KathinaLetchworthCeremonyDhammawas +�0%�/F(-!'�-%$%.+)/�!)3�%1%$/+)%�%)O+/%3�0%�-%$%.+)/� (0+,�)+(-()#�.,-0�3(**%$%)-%� sponsored by all the community. Miss Padma Wijeratne, Mr Nishendra Dissanayaka, Mrs !"�1%)%$!&'%�.+)2"�,"%3�0%�&%"�%-0)+'+#/�+�"$%!.�(�'(1%4�� Nisansala Dharmaratne, Miss Chamari Jayasinghe and Mrs Nikki Butler sponsored � special gifts to Venerable Monks. Mrs Yasa Amarasinghe, Mr Sujeewa and Mrs Sujeewa <0("� !"�0%�PT � 7�E � Lokwaduge family joined with decorations and offering kapparukka (wish-fulfilling tree 9 8�+$�-+..,)(/�3!/�^I!)#0!�S!/_� Z%'%&$!(+)�0%'3�&/�C%-0 +$0�S0!..!� `(2%0!)!/!�Z+..,)(/4�<0("�/%!$�0%$%� %$%�)+� !)/�.!()�"F+)"+$"4�a()!'�Y!0()!�Z%$%.+)/� !"� "F+)"+$%3�&/�!''�0%�-+..,)(/4� �:9�>K A� �?�8;A� � ?�9 A� �9�b8�!)3� �?;;�\ �"F+)"+$%3�

offerings). Mrs Rathnawalie Dep attended online from home as she was not feeling well. Mr Paul Martin helped with the arrangements. Mr Alpesh Pratap Chaudasama and Mrs Neelam Singh helped with the photography and videography. In this occasion over 120 devotees representing cosmopolitan member families of the centre attended online. Representing the community of monks in the United Kingdom, six Venerable Monks too attended to this. Due to pandemic restrictions and seriousness of the virus, we were not able to invite more monks. aS FE siThe venerable monks who were attended are; Most “ est 3 =~. Venerable Dediyawela Wimala Thero (Head Monk of )(�+� $�! � �$ $ ,��-$ , �.� �//�-�012� A ia | Fe, Letchworth Buddhist Vihara), Most Venerable Dato’ Sir '34�$�/$�5�� /�� 6$� �/7,��8�� 9�:;�<�= >�4?�� eats M ‘} 2 Dr Sumana Siri Nayaka Thero of Singapore Malaysia P » 3 ie. TRS ES (Chief Prelate of UK, Europe, Singapore and Malaysia �� @7��$/�/��7�� -7;�!�!��5� a a ™ and Head of Global Realists Monastery), Most �-��8 �� Venerable Dickwelle Seelasumana Nayaka Maha Thero (retired principal of Vidyathunga � Vidyayatana, Dickwella, Matara), Most Venerable Mathugama Palitha Maha Thero (Head A �-5�8�! �!��B�4� Monk of Cambridge Buddhist Vihara), Most Venerable Sooriyawewa Kusala Thero = >�'C�D(�E 4�FG�H8�� (Deputy Head Monk of Letchworth Temple) and Most Venerable Akurala Samitha Thero I/ ! �J7 �K ;�4�= >�4L� � (Head Monk of Letchworth Dnamma Nikethanaya Buddhist Centre) . �#(� �)C?�E 4�4M�+4 �C� FN �O��9:;�P7$;�Q$��H,� “ Pe go ioe | 7 �G��R5�6�H, ;� Most Venerable Dediyawela Wimala Thero 4� = >�S?�#(�)C?��E 4 - “et (ae 7), administered the five precepts. �F�$/$��K, 7� Dr Dato’ Sir Sumana Siri K,,;�@/8!;�H ;� a he ‘1 SSpau8 4�= >�#+(�"��E 4� ~Nayaka Maha Thero delivered the English Dhamma FG� talk “== to mark the beginning of the ceremony and explain the H8��N5�J7 �K ;�4�= >�44 C�T#�E 4� significances of the day by dedicating the Kathina Dana and commended the importance of F@$7,�G�H8��I/ ! �A$ ��4�= >�%?# �(�E 4� mental health services rendered by Venerable Akurala Samitha and Dhamma Nikethanaya FG�H8��I/ ! �@ �U8 ,�J7 �N � �� Buddhist Centre. Most Venerable Sooriyawewa Kusala Thero conducted the Buddha � Pooja. Most Venerable Dickwelle Seelasumana Nayaka Thero delivered a Dhamma Talk 4�= >�'C�D(�E 4� in Sinhala explaining the significances of the traditional spiritual ceremony to the modern � �-�$/$ � �4L� �#(� � world, and highlighted the credentials of Venerable Akurala Samitha as a rare skilful monk )C?��E 4�-� �P �@ �8� from whom the community can be benefited immensely. Most Venerable Mathugama �8� �5�� /,��V$� � Palitha Maha Thero conducted Kathina Robe offering and the punnanumodana (sharing of //�� ,�5,�/� �: �@��/� �$/�� merits). All the monks chanted very special protection chanting to bring blessings to all the � �-/��5,�K5�W87�Q ��@ �U8 ,� community. J7 �N �4�= >�44 C�T#�E 4�/7/� �J7 � OX �4�= >�S?�#(�)C?�E 4�-��@ �A8� Re) pir Venerable Akurala Samitha /7/ conducted A Special Atavisi Buddha to invoke �Q �V$� �//�� $7�/,�� !;�� /��K5�W87�Q ��87�8� ~ be. y the merits and blessings to parents of all members of the community. Late �! � �/7,�/�5�5�, �4�= >�#+(� : pan, parents of the members of the community were dearly remembered by = sharing the merits. "��E 4�/7/�: �65�� $77�F �� W� �8�/ �-,�$/�$/�/ ��5�5�� Hamper Gift Parcels to venerable Monks were sponsored by Mr Nishendra & Mrs /7, �� Nisansala Dharmaratne. � = >�%?# �(� �%�*S�%3�Y#''��-8� Gift Donations Offering to Venerable Monks were supported by all the members of the ��5��$��5�� /7, �I� community with the main support of Miss Padmalatha Wijeratne, Miss Chamari $�� 5�� /7,�!�,�5�5,� Jayasinghe and Mrs Rathnawalie Dep. � � � � Z( �[M�" S��-5�H8�!�$�5,� �)' �\� � )� ( ]�� [M�44�^MM +�4�= >�4?�!�7$$�5,�� 5�� /7,�! � ��7$$��"'(�D `��&( � aC+��

an 5 fa i Children of our Dhamma School actively participated online. Kathina var — Procession was held in compounds of the temple. Special thanks to oS teachers and parents including Mr Rasika, Mrs Vipuli, Miss Padma and Mrs Vina. The Son of Mr and Mrs Dissanayaka, Mr Nisaja Dissanayaka sang a beautiful devotional song to the audience. Venerable Akurala Samitha thanked everyone supported to make this year Kathina ceremony a great success. The Ceremony arrangements and temple decorations were not possible without the earnest support of Mr Hasindu Lokuwaduge and family, and Mr Paul ,= Martin. Venerable Samitha shared heartfelt gratitude and blessings with them all. "$��$�'+�,�-./0�,.�120�,..�3�� ,.�1 �4"�)�(�5��5$�6$$7�5�8$9�6$$� $+��:'('��$+��"�' �� Be ee oe ae Rye | a )) Venerable Akurala Samitha shared � fe? oar — as KE <=2/ the blessings - ;. with those who offered 1;�</�= ie ae �"��$'��&�"$��!"� J. oF Atapirikara, Robes, Monks’ gift items a ae THB and other donations. Their support &��+�$'$$ �4"�>&�+&$��&�$�%�� greatly counted for the success of the ceremony. $$:�%"'�"�$�$'�(�,�?.�@ /AB��C0� �,�3� �D:�)&"�$"�"(�+'��:$$+$�%"�"&� � Atapirikara (Eight Requisites) and Monks’ Pirikara (Gift Dana) Pooja Offering were � sponsored by Mrs Rathnawalie Dep, Mr Sampath & Mrs Dilini Samaraweera, Mrs K F Hill, 1;�</�=�$"� Miss Nilanka Samarathunga, Mrs Kisha Chaudari Alahakoon, Mr Nuwan Kadurugamuwa, Mr "�:$$+$�%"�"$�%"�((� Priyantha & Mrs Kumuduni Uluvita, Mrs Chopana Kadurugamuwa, Mr Asanga & Mrs 7� 7�5*$E�+(�&$� Sangeetha Agalakotuwa, Mrs Yasa Amarasinghe, Mrs Rukmal Wijesekara, Mrs Kanti Silva, �"�$ �4"�$'� Miss Padma Wijeratne, Mrs Suba & Dr Ramanayake, Mrs Caroline Whitelock, Mr Adhithya +�'�(�"�$'$$�(�"�& � Uluvita, Mrs Cheryl Green, Mr Dayal & Mrs Baksho Summan, Mrs Niranjala Perera, Mr � Suneth & Miss Sara Gamage, Mrs Chandrika Worrell, Mr Aloka & Mrs Veena Hettiarachchi, <=2/�FGB=�-H.=.I��, /.J�3/�FK=� I�3

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Hospital Visit: Blessings to Mrs Rathnawalie Dep on 22" October 2022: eats : Venerable Monks regularly visit the hospital to bless the patients and | provide the spiritual and pastoral care. Venerable Akurala Samitha Si) ¢ visited Lister Hospital to do a special blessing for Mrs Rathnawalie Dep =i as she was having unexpected health issues. She was the one who initiated our services to the Lister Hospital. Celebrating Members’ Special Moments: !"#�$%&'� ()#! #�+,',-�-.�.%'/,-!#�-%�"#''�-.�/!-,-'�!0� Most Venerable Dickwelle / %+,0�-.�'/, ,-)!#�!0�/!'-% !#�1! 2� !"#�3&) !#!�4!5,-.!� Seelasumana Thero’s Birthday 20 November 2020: +,',-0�6,'- �7%'/,-!#�-%�0%�!�'/1,!#�"#'',(�8% �$ '�9!-.!:!#,�;/� me rene ee” a LB Community of the centre hosted a !'�'.�:!'�.!+,(�)</1-0�.!#-.�,'')'2�4.�:!'�-.�%�:.%� ,,-,!-0�%) �' +,1'�-%�-.�6,'- �7%'/,-!#2�� a=I ¢ -alan HS a. S a vaeRe specialcelebrate blessingsthe birthdayceremonyof _Mostto � ii ~~ Venerable Dickwelle Seelasumana Nayaka Thero. He was the retired principle of Vidyathunga Vidyayathanaya, Budu Raja Maha Vehera, Dickwella, Vevurukannala, Matara. He stayed as the resident monk helping = �>?�@ �>�� the community during the most difficult times. He supported weekly Dhamma Talks, Pooja, � �A �@ B>�C?� D� �EF>�� Chanting and other spiritual needs. We all at the centre were very grateful for his G%55),-�%8�-.�1- �.%'-0�!� contribution. '/1,!#�"#'',('�1 5%�-%� 1#" !-�-.�", -.0!�%8�� Mrs Rathnawalie Dep Birthday Celebration on 30 December 2020: Members of the �A �@ B>� . w centre organized a special blessing ceremony and pooja with the EDA�C2�7�:!'�-.� -, 0�/ ,1,/#�%8�,0!-.)(!�,0!!-.!!!H�I)0)�9!J!� $!.!�. !H�;,1&:##!H�+) )&!!#!H�$!-! !2�7�'-!0�!'�-.� ',0-�5%&�.#/,(� et participation of Mrs Rathnawalie Dep's family to bless Mrs Rathnawalie Sor on her birthday. Due to the pandemic restrictions they were house bound -.�1%55),-�0) ,(�-.�5%'-�0,88,1)#-�-,5'2�7�')//% -0�:&#�;.!55!�K!#&'H�L%%J!H� _ oa and were experiencing health challenges. Event was organized by Miss G.!-,(�!0�%-. �'/, ,-)!#�0'2�M�!##�!-�-.�1- �: �+ �( !-8)#�8% �.,'� Padmalatha Wijeratne. 1%- ,")-,%2�� Most Reverend Dato’ Sir Dr Sumana Siri Nayaka Thero’s Birthday 01 � �� D�= ��N �>��$5" '�%8�-.� January 2021: Centre 1- �% (!,O0�!�'/1,!#�"#'',(�1 5%�!0�/%%J!�:,-.�-.� community celebrated the birthday of Most Venerable Dato’ Sir Dr Sumana Siri Nayaka /! -,1,/!-,%�%8�$ '�9!-.!:!#,�;/P'�8!5,#�-%�"#''�$ '�9!-.!:!#,� Thero of Singapore Malaysia on 01° January 2021. Being a resident monk, he became %�. �", -.0!2�;)�-%�-.�/!05,1� '- ,1-,%'�-.�: �.%)'�"%)0� a very resourceful monk, tirelessly contributing to the dhamma programmes, giving !0�: �</ ,1,(�.!#-.�1.!##('2�Q+-�:!'�% (!,O0�"�$,''� talks, attending the pooja and chanting. We all at the centre, were very L!05!#!-.!�M,J !-2�� grateful for all his contributions. Members of the centre organized a special blessings � ceremony to wish him all the good health and fulfilment of his future ambitions. �F�?�@��@B>�@�EDA�C?� D�R�G- �1%55),-�1#" !-0�-.�", -.0!�%8�� ?�@�� @B>�@�EDA�C�T�@� D�%�R �SBD�R2�I,(�!� ',0-� SBD�R 5%&H�.�"1!5�!�+ � '%) 18)#�5%&H�-, #''#�1%- ,")-,(�-%�-.�0.!55!� / %( !55'H�(,+,(�-!#&'H�!--0,(�-.�/%%J!�!0�1.!-,(2�M�!##�!-�-.�1- H�: �+ � ( !-8)#�8% �!##�.,'�1%- ,")-,%'2�$5" '�%8�-.�1- �% (!,O0�!�'/1,!#�"#'',('� Most Venerable Gunnepana Sumanarama Thero’s Birthday on 24" 1 5%�-%�:,'.�.,5�!##�-.�(%%0�.!#-.�!0�8)#8,#5-�%8�.,'�8)-) �!5",-,%'2� � January 2021: Most Venerable Gunnepana Sumanarama Thero is the head monk of �� London Edmonton Samadhi Meditation Centre. He helps our spiritual and social activities a � lot. Venerable Monks at the centre and the community are very grateful of his contributions. �� UB�@B>>�C?� D��VW�� UB�@B>>�C�,'�-.�.!0�5%&�%8��

We remembered him on his birthday 24 January 2021 by doing a special pooja and invoke the blessings to him. Mr Glenn Everard celebrated his 50" Birthday on 25" January 2021: Mr fami FSi Glenn Everard was a long standing Boarieba ieOT A l oyye =7 4 dedicatedcelebrated hismember very specialof the50‘centre.birthdayHe in the centre. Centre community organized a special pooja to invoke blessings to him on his >? 50" birthday on 25" January 2021. � Miss Padmalatha Wijeratne celebrated her Birthday on 25" January 2021: 4� “vis raetone Miss Padmalatha Wijeratne has 5 �6"�7�� been a long standing member and also %�&'(�)*(+�,('(-(+�./�0 �1.+�2�0 ��3� �� 8� � $�9� p= gex! holds responsible positions like � �"�/:(,.'�0 trustee and treasurer at the centre. �-.+� She Se AP contributed her time, effort and financial support for the temple extensively. Everyone at the centre is extremely grateful for her � � $�; � < � =��

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!$�� Saturday Evening programme on 27" February 2021. � Mr Brixcious Anthony Hettiarachchi celebrated his 50" Birthday 3��N � on 12" J(�%/�K(A�B((/.H(�(A(A-((+�2�L March 2021. �8 �! � � � �� %/�K(A�B((/.H(� � � He is one of the main and dedicated supporter[+] of �M(-� the centre. A special pooja[+] � was held (�+(�.*(/�� L with the friends and family on 12° March 2021 at Letchworth[+] �M(-�$�� Dhamma Nikethanaya � Buddhist Centre. �7 � �� Venerable D <�6" � � �P%/�O.C'�@((�,('(-(+�(�PQ Akurala Samitha’s Birthday �M(-�$�� 25" �1.+ March 2021: Centre community took � | %�1.R,.2/�S2�K(.,,.�,('(-(+�./�0 aaa 7 on $�9� � � 8� � �� < � 8� � $�I� �

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Malaysia, Most Venerable Dickwelle Seelasumana Nayaka Thero and Most Venerable Sooriyawewa Kusala Thero joined the special blessings. i aa my ‘ ee, ' ae se ple ¢ ey, Ce bul) s f : a a Interfaith Activities by the Centre: � �� y Our centre has been actively participating local and national interfaith a “@) groups and make necessary contributions to be part of the interfaith � �� ) = a 7%) a =relations. Venerable Akurala Samitha and Miss Padmalatha Wijeratne � Shy a f regularly attend East and North Hertfordshire NHS Trust Lister Sg are Hospital, QE II Hospital in Welwyn Garden City, and Mount Vernon � Cancer Hospital in London Northwood as a part of chaplain team. Venerable Akurala Samitha attends monthly meetings and hosts a weekly meditation sessions in addition to � ,

- �. / �� 0 1� visiting the patients for blessings. Brother John O’Neill, team lead of Spiritual and Pastoral 234�'"#4"�$%�)""�'#!5"(6�&4#!'!&#!�( '(��#! (�!#"47!#$� Care Chaplain of East and North Herts NHS Trust, appreciated the dedicated the work done 4 3&%��89"�"'"%%46�' #4!)3#! %�# �)"�&4#� 7�#$"�!#"47!#$� by Miss Padmalatha Wijeratne and Venerable Akurala Samitha at Lister Hospital on 26" 4"(#! %+� �.� ��:; �<= � March 2021. 4"*3(4(6�##"�> �;� �? - ; �?� �@

� ? A �B>�,,�? A ��< �C; �0 �� 0 �? A ��@ ; � ;�%��&4#� 7�'$&(!�#"8+�D""4)("�E934(� Home Visit By the Centre: F8!#$�##"%�8 #$(6�8""#!%��$ %#%��G""9(6�8"!##! �%"%%! %�!�!#! �# � 5!%!#!�#$"�&#!"#%�7 4�)("%%!%+�H �I �JK �#"8�("� 7�F&!4!#3(��L%# 4(� Home visits are a very active part of the centre. Venerable Monks do the regular home visits M4"�M$&(!� 7�N%#��O 4#$�P"4#%�OPF�Q43%#�&&4"'!#"�#$"�"!'#"�#$"�G 49� "� for spiritual and cultural needs. It had been over a year, we had not been able to do so due to )6�R!%%�L8(#$�S!"4#"��D""4)("�E934(�F8!#$�#�T!%#"4�P %&!#(� �UV � the pandemic. Everything was happening virtually and devotees missed the actual blessings �UWUX+� environments a lot. However our members were seriously missing that spiritual support. � Therefore we facilitated that slowly. � Es | First home visit took place at Mr Des Raj and Mrs Pushpa Chauhan house on � ? � �H� �0 1�� we Ss U\ 27" July 2020. Most Venerable Dr Dato’ Sir Sumana Siri Chief Prelate of P 8"�5!%!#%�4"��5"46�'#!5"�&4#� 7�#$"�'"#4"+�D""4)("�R 9%� �#$"�4"3(4�$ 8"�5!%!#%� 7 4�%&!4!#3(��'3(#34(�""%+�Y#�$�)""� 5"4��6"4�G"�$� #�)""�)("�# � �% �3"�# � ey Singapore and Malaysia also joined the house blessings. #$"�&"8!'+�N5"46#$!�G%�$&&"!�5!4#3((6��"5 #""%�8!%%"�#$"�'#3(�)("%%!%� Monks Visited Shakespeare’s Birthplace on 23" August 2020: Venerable Monks visited "5!4 8"#%��( #+�P G"5"4� 34�8"8)"4%�G"4"�%"4! 3%(6�8!%%!�#$#�%&!4!#3(�%3&& 4#+� Q$"4"7 4"�G"�7'!(!##"�#$#�%( G(6+�� | a | , @j Shakespeare's village and met the members of Mr & Mrs [Perot Pi ee ~Sujeewa Lokuwaduge family at their residence on 23" August � Z!4%#�$ 8"�5!%!#�# 9�&('"�#�� [=�;��:A�0�$ 3%"� � �I�UWUW+� � �� K��0 -�:

� -� House Blessing Dana Organized by Miss Padma Wijeratne on 28" August 2020: Miss ]A �;��(% � !"�#$"�$ 3%"�)("%%!*%+�� * ie. | Padma Wijeratne hosted a dana (food offerings) and blessings � �

;� A K�H A � �U^ | ( a ceremony at her residence[;] �.] �UWUW1�D""4)("�R 9%�5!%!#"� to share the merits blessings for the — parents and those who help the centre activities. F$9"%&"4"_%�5!((*"��8"#�#$"�8"8)"4%� 7��`�� =

�@ ;] �78!(6�#�#$"!4�4"%!"'"� �U^[;] �.] � On 29" August 2020 Mr Chandrin & Mrs Ruwanthi Katuwawala hosted a special house UWUW+�� 2 wit blessings ceremony in memory of departed relatives and friends. P 3%"�a("%%!�b�24!c"�)6��:;�<= � �Ud �.] �UWUWe�R!%%� L8�S!"4#"�$ %#"��f7 � 77"4!%g��)("%%!%� '"4"8 6�#�$"4�4"%!"'"�# �%$4"�#$"�8"4!#%�)("%%!*%�7 4�#$"� &4"#%��#$ %"�G$ �$"(&�#$"�'"#4"�'#!5!#!"%+�� J�Uh �.] �UWUW��0;�`��[ � �$ %#"��%&"'!(�$ 3%"�

13 October 2020: Our Resident Monks; Most Venerable Dr Dato’ Sir Sumana Siri : Wy Nayaka Thero, Most Venerable Dickwelle > a. | [ a \s y - ., Seelasumana Nayaka Thero and _ Most ilPR as ae =e Venerable Akurala Samitha visited Mrs Yasa ' —_— ae Amarasinghe house on her birthday On Tuesday 13" October 2020 to do a special blessing. Miss Padmalatha Wijeratne also joined. Mrs Yasa Amarasinghe is a very dedicated member of the centre and even supported Most � Venerable Dickwelle Seelasumana Nayaka Thero by providing financial references to obtain � � �� !"

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� ��0�9:0;�6;<=��>0?0;050�@A0�0;�A=�� staan | a as all were struggle with the pandemic situation. Mr lranga ae 3""�1)""'!4��0�27�:0�??6�B�5�:�0�2�99�� ee C06;�D:E;;�F;0?00�G0700�H5�67�92<�B0:0;�B:��60� oeoe9 oo =oe Withanaceremony andat theMrs newNawinibusin ssP e rerapremisesorganizedataRothwellblessing :07�20=�@�0�27�<0B;�B�5�:6=�� : House Hotel, Kettering on 14°" December 2020. � Blessings at Mrs Kisha Alahakoon Chaudari on 18 December 2020: I#'!4��!/�I('!�J /##�K (�K #L�M'!4� !�N - i Ee �C06;�O0;0�F0?50�2�BE�6�9;0:��6;<� pa Venerable resident monks visited the residence of Mrs � \, = eee, p Kisha 0�0;;�E�<<;�E5�5�90?:�0=��P"!4"� Alahakoon Chaudari with Mrs Padma Wijeratne on $) � U 18'" December 2020 to do a special blessing as Mrs Kisha : 7 O;050 Alahakoon Q'"!"�0��"/'!'�R"�<0S�0�6;<�X500 Chaudari E0 was 99< supporting BE few ?90 important projects :?7�0�5�E�6�9?�0�J /##� in F Sri Y00 Lanka 0 and <;0;7 regularly 99 support 5 the welfare E;B0B of 5 the resident ?= monks. O As 5 she does not < go out K (�K #L�M'!4��N �$) � =�� 0;;7 usually 0 and in 90:;0 particular due 5 the :2 covid 90?:. pandemic, ? monks 0 and 5 the : centre 00< arranged 5 the 2 visit to � do 5 the 6;<= blessings. � C06;��?�2�5�:�B�� I#'!4�"��M'"�1#"", !�T"(8"'� !�U �$) � M'"�1#"", !�T"(8"'�E5��R"8)"�Q'V"!�� 3" Year Z!8 End I#'!4 Blessings: T')" Christmas I#'!4 Blessings [ 4")) programme ! on \ 25" "!8 and ] 26 �$) � ��0�9:0;�6;<�0��W50� ae, SE PSE $) December � 2020: �@ We �5 hosted 0 an �; online � 6;< blessings �9A:� and � � � � � ?0� � 9<0??� � � �X5?0� � 07� ?<� � �� A � = � � rie. � � �99; mp e ditationople � to 50 shap r eogramme �5 the 90; spiritual � on �6;< blessingsChristmas � �0 at day 5 the BB:; difficultmorning � �?= times.for � � A O �< good � ?6 number ��B of 99; people joined A 5 the ; online = session. A O 9:0; special ^5 Bodhi >A0 Pooja Blessings �9<0?? programme was E05; held on ^_< Boxing D07 Day 26" ] $) December = 2020. � ~~2021~~ � ~~Happy~~ � ~~New Year~~ � ~~Blessings:~~ � ~~A Special~~ �� ~~Atavisi~~ � �� ~~Buddha~~ �� ~~Pooja~~ ��0� ~~to~~ � ~~welcome~~ /# ) ~~the~~ */ ~~New Year~~ 3" ~~was~~ /"#8 ~~held~~ ! ~~on~~ � ~~1 January~~ a"!("+� ~~2021~~ � � � �B� � � � � � � � � � � � � � � H5� The X??7 Community � �B of �Y:5E5 Letchworth � D50??0 Dhamma � � G50070 Nikethanaya � �<0 organised �^;<�; online = A � i322 � O02 Atavisi � � ^50 Buddha � �>A0 Pooja � F9:0; Special �^;< Blessings �� :?7 ceremony on b'8"+ Friday 01% � a"!("+ 5056;<E50;; 50EB5 ae pee January 2021 to share the blessings with all on the dawn of the New � 3" =c0;;7;B2<055?9; GEd0 ™ Ss ’ Year 2021. Usually lots of devotees gather the temple on New Year Day il to < get 5 the 6;<= blessings. ^ But due to 5 the E new X2efg Covid-19 90?: pandemic restrictions �K"[[+�*/�3"�I#'!4�1�&['"#�1"`''�I(88"�R V"� � ~~� � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � �~~ */� ~~� � � � � � � � � � � �~~ D07�

and tier rules, everyone had to join online. However temple was allowed to keep open for individual prayers by appointment basis. Lo Bead | The morning blessings were sponsored by Miss Chamari ftir ai © j Jayasinghe, Miss Nadika Athuraliya and Miss Padmalatha Wijeratne. gathered at the centre to start the New Year 2020 with wei = Blessings. A large number of devotees joined the evening Atavisi Buddha Pooja. This programme was sponsored mainly by devotees from Letchworth, Milton Keynes and Bracknell communities. Atavisi Buddha Pooja was sponsored by following members of the community. 1. Dr Vijitha Rathnayaka, Dr Ruvini Rathnayaka, Daughter Dr � Aruni Rathnayaka & Family (Wising all a Very Happy New Year, 5th Year Remembrance & �� !"#"$� Transference of merits to Mrs Nalini Dnarmasena, loving mother of Dr Ruvini Rathnayaka, To %"&"'(!)��"+,"�-.!/$"0&"��1"+#"0".!"� Transfer Merits to Late father of Dr Ruvini Rathnayaka, Professor Dr B. D. Dnarmasena, To 23)$".')��4��."$.�.!)�)5�6)"$�7878�5.!� Transfer merits to loving parents of Dr Vijita Rathnayake Mr & Mrs M. B. Rathnayake and to 90)'(�:� � �� );)''(�-.";� share the merits with all the departed relatives of participants.) 2. Mrs Suba & Dr Ramanaya 9/++!"�1<<3"�� =4�> � Family (wishing all in the family good health & protection.) 3. Dr Ruvini Senasinghe Family ?��@4

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� (Transfer of merits to loving mother & wishing all in the family good health) 4. Mrs Uthpala & ��4 �B�C�D�E�C�E �E�C �C� Professor Arosha Bandara & family (wish all the family good health, prosperity & protection) : �E�F�G �HI�

��D��J�K�L�K�E4�F� 5. Mrs Shreeni & Dr Ajith De Silva & Family (Wishing all in the family good health and 4��>�J �C� ��C�E �E�� protection) 6. Mr Murali & Mrs Priya Chandrasena & Family (To Transfer merits to loving �>��=��C�E �E�A�C�@�C�C�� father Mr Kandiah Shanmuganathan and wish all the family good health prosperity & �� C�D�E�>�F�>�>�@�E�� protection) 7. Mr Sujeewa & Mrs Sujeewa Lokuwaduge & Family (wishing all in the family ��

�� 4M�N�>�O �F�C�E� good health and protection) 8. Mr Nalika Alawatta & Family (wishing all in the family good G �H�

�� F�4M�P�C�E �O�G � health and protection) 9. Mr Rasika & Mr Vipuli Jayawardana & Family (Wishing all in the H�� F��

�� M�Q�>�R �F� family good health) 10. Mrs Veena & Mr Aloka Hettiarachchi & Family (wishing all in the A�:�@�F� �H�

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�� (Wishing all in the family good health) 12. Mr Mahendra Wijesinghe Family (Wishing all in the 4M�S�>�> �F�>�A�T�F�G �H�� family good health and protection) 13. Mrs Nisansala & Mr Nishendra Dissanayake Family �>�?�O ��

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It was a honour and blessings to have three resident monks at the centre. Most Venerable Dr Dato’ Sumana Siri Nayaka Thero of Singapore Malaysia and Most Venerable Dickwelle Seelasumana Nayaka Thero joined with Most Venerable Akurala Samitha Thero for the New Year Day Blessings on Friday 01° January 2021. Special Pooja and Blessings Chanting for Covid-19 Pandemic Relief on =J 09"[-] January 2021: #�# $�%&' �%((�) * + �,-�.�/ 0�12� �� !"� on i: ile os =], : Members of the centre joined together to host a #(3+4""�%" &' �) * + �,-�5 �� !"�6+& " �% '(- � AR Pa, UES F POV Te si special Bodhi Pooja and Bojjanga paritta ,-�.��7�8�92�: � �;(< �=>� eesam - | eee!ine Dales@]: = Januarychanting �? & �@=@>�� 2021of protectionto shareblessingsthe healingson 09to � overcome the deadly virus problems. A large number of members joined the programme online as there was another wave of the pandemic virus making the lives in threat. %A3( "�BC � <�D"(E�F- (E�G�FH(J�B <'(3�K"(G�� 1 �.�� 5 �� ? & �@=@>L�� Covid Vaccine: Venerable Akurala Samitha took the Covid Vaccine on 14" January A3( "�D<-(�BC � <�DCC E �A ( � 3- (E�G�A3(�!"(E� �=J[-] � r | eed 2021communityand encouragedsafe. Followedthe bycommunitythat otherto t akewo monksthe vaccinealso receivto ke e pd the ? & �@=@>�� 2� �0 �M�� a mm vzconeten. �.� �5 ��0� �� .�� 0 � � �� ie _ Visiting ICU Covid Patients and Doing Blessings while resting in -. peace on �N �M �/��O�N � �>P 20" January 2021: Venerable Akurala Samitha visited the[-] �? & � hospitals @=@>� � �� 2�� 0�� FH(<� 33(L sith to bless the covid patients at a very distraught time of their life. Some of those Py patients 2�.�Q� 2�� were in the ICU and passed away with covid. All the community admired the selfless �� contributions of Venerable Akurala Samitha. � � Beauty of Weather Heals the Pains of the difficult times: Snow in Letchworth (((E�RFS�FH(<�B (� <�#(E�D"(E�4-("�(E�(� 24" January 2021: �N �M �/��0� � ��0 ��2� ��.��.�/�.�� ae A 3��@= 4[-] �? & �@=@>L | Ae A heavy fall of snow in January brought 0 �� OT� �0�2��M�� 2�� Flay mea lit = ‘Yee| healing to the withering minds of the people. �.� �.�N �M �/�� ae Cpe — a = All the members of the community deeply fe. - � = © 4s appreciated the dedication and commitments � of the centre to help the community at such a difficult time in the history. This reflected the vibrant programmes organised to help the community. D &�G�U -�V "�-�B (�G�-�<(GG(3&"�('L�%4�(� Donating Baby Hats to Lister Hospital Children’s Ward on 28" January M�2�.�.� � �X 2� � W3-4-�@P[-] �? & �@=@>L�� @=@>L aie us = seg 42021: Our members �� .��00� of the community engaged in many M�� .�� 2�02� ae =") Wea worthwhileof our senior activities 00�� members duringengaged the lockdownin knitting. situations.A parcelMostof .�� 0�� 2�� .. �� 2�Y�.�� hats made for children were donated to Lister Hospital Children’s ward on 28" January �0� ��0�� 2�� 2021 by Miss Padmalatha Wijeratne. � # (E�D !�V ��W(�VA( "�F-("<$�U <��@Z�[ � �.�� 2� � � 2�[-] �? & � �� 1� .� � � � � � �M�0�.� ��.� �� W(�VA( "�F-("<$�4 <� �@Z �? & *� @=@>� 2�(�B <' " - �U(C ��

Venerable Akurala Samitha’s Mother’s 05" Year Remembrance Ceremony: 02° March 2021: LS ‘ vo. - y Venerable Akurala Samitha and few . i ; ‘>“a 2Rahsa— ‘travel, membersto Sriof Lankathe communityfor this ceremonusuall y . —_ fm ¢ ‘—annually. Due to the pandemic and financial difficulties, Venerable Akurala Samitha decided to stay in UK and do the ceremony in UK and Sri Lanka. In memory of Loving Mother of Venerable Akurala Samitha, a wheel chair was donated to Mr Fedderick Day and offered dana (food) to monks at the centres in Letchworth and Milton Keynes on 02 March 2021. Monks did a chanting and !"!#$%&!'()#$&$'+$,-./$'$"0'1!2' transferred the merits. ,!,%!#3'41'./!'54,,"-.6'3$&&6' .#$7!&'.4'+#-'8$")$'14#'./-3'5!#!,4"6' Food Offering in Sri Lanka: on 02"° March 2021: Venerable Akurala Samitha also $""$&&69':!'.4'./!';$"0!,-5'$"0' | 1-"$"5-$&'0-11-5&.-!3<' !"!#$%&!'()#$&$'+$,-./$'0!5-0!0'.4'3.$6'-"'=>'$"0'04'./!'5!#!,4"6' ao “i Re organized a special programme in -"'=>'$"0'+#-'8$")$9'?�

�@�ABC��@�� <'� ee an Se: ea oF ee 9 parallel in his home town Akurala in D�'2$3'04"$.!0'.4'�E �F'$"0'411!#!0'0$"$'G1440H'.4',4")3'$.'./!' J | Vice a * ox ./) Sri Lanka in loving memory of the bs 5!".#!3'-"'AD�$"0'�I'4"' ue Se See ��9'J4")3'0-0'$'5/$".-"K'$"0' beloved mother on 02" March 2021. Cooked food parcels were distributed .#$"31!##!0'./!',!#-.39'' for 500 people and offered dana (food) for over 30 monks at their local Buddhist centres in ' Akurala and Kalutara in Sri Lanka. ' !"!#$%&!'()*#$&$'+$,-./$'$&34' 4#K$"-M!0'$'3;!5-$&';#4K#$,,!'-"' E�L@@C��A �� Full Moon Day and Monthly Retreat Sessions: 07° November 2020 ;$#$&&!&'-"'/-3'/4,!'.42"' '-"' �A '-"'BC�

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Sunday Evening Daham Sisila Programmes: Every Sunday evening, venerable ae PTL Tyee monks attended a Dhamma Discussion programme ataeee a = rarea!a= as : = organizedcommunity.Subjects andbytheMonksgeneralMiltondeliveredpublicKeynesjoinedtalksBuddhisttheondiscussion.selectedCentre All age groups attended and they all found it very useful programme for knowledge and blessings. &'()� � �+, && �+!)-))!'�.'" &&� School Children Visit The Buddhist Centre for 2020/2021: '" !/�$�0!%'�1)�2,!)�3� -'&&!4�0'()�%!� %()�'�)%-� No school visits have been taking place due to the pandemic restriction in this year. )$5-)� �,�" %�.$%!-�5'!�*,�!)-))!'4� 6%%� "�"'.)� � �,� %%�7'�!��)7%�.'" &&�7'�('8%"� � $%))!")4�� Sri Lankan Independent Day 06" February 2021: � � Een woes — § Sri Lankan National Day is on 04" February. Centre community eee celebrated the Sri Lankan Independence Day on 06" February 2021 � 9�:�;<�=�><�:<�?�@A@AB@A@C�� <3e% perms and commemorates the 73 Anniversary for being an independent ee ites, republic. In 1948 Sri Lanka received its sovereignty from Great Britain. D'�)-,''%�!)!)�, �$� (!"�.% -��'�,�. &!-�)!-!'�!�,!)� 4�� Our centre organized a special pooja blessings online to bring all Sri Lankan together and � celebrated their cultural and patriotic values. Dhamma school children made wonderful presentations to reflect the rich knowledge about the subject. It was a highly educational � �EF�GH<��AI[<] �JK�@A@C�� programme. !�L ( �D !' %�+ �!)�'�MN[,] �O$ 4�3�-'&&!� -%$ �,��EF�GH9��'�AI[<] �JK�@A@C� �-'&&&' )�,�PQ �R �7'�$!"� �!.� February (Navam) Full Moon Day Programme with Meditation Retreat and .$%!-4�S�TUNV�!�L ( �-!�!)�)'!"�7'&�W �2! !4� X�-�'" !/� �).-! %�.''5 �$%))!")�'%!�'�$!"� %%�!�L ( �'",� � Chanting on 08" February 2020: -%$ �,!�-% %� �. !'!-� %)4�+, && �)-,''%�-,!%�& �8'7%� .)* !')�'�7%-�,�!-,�('8%"� $'�,�)$5-4�S�8 )� �,!",%�- !' %� a) Df z= " ed Centre community hosted a special Dana (food) .'" &&4�� Pisa bem 12 > a : — e offering and Blessings Chanting programme on A_[<] � eget e Rhy et ST ) ™ 08" February 2020 to mark the Navam � - =“ (February) Full Moon Day in Letchworth. The day programme was attended by many members and shared the blessings by attending to offer dana (food) to venerable monks and sharing food with all. A special talks were delivered JK�YZ [�J�\�� ]<�\<<�^<<�� by Venerable monks explaining the significances of the Navam (February) Full Moon Poya � :< ��A_[<] �JK�@A@A�� Day and Buddhist principles. 3�-'&&!�,')� �).-! %�+ �7''a� '77!"� �2%))!")�3, *!"�.'" &&�'� �JK�@A@A�*'�& (�*,�Z � Every Saturday Online Dhamma YJK[�J�\��E<9]<4�b,� School: Children’s Buddhism and �.'" &&�8 )� **�$�& �&&$)� �), �*,�$%))!")�$� **!"�*'� Meditation Programmes: Letchworth, Milton Keynes & Bracknell '77� �7''a�'� $%�&'()� �), !"�7''�8!,� %%4�6�).-! %� %()�8�%!� $�c $%�&'()�d.% !!"�,�)!"!7!- -)�'7�,�D &�`O$ a�O%%�0''�e' � With the pandemic, our regular Children’s Dhamma School become an online school. Lots of + � �2,!)�.!-!.%)4�� children joined as it gives the facility to join from home. Letchworth Dhamma Nikethanaya � Buddhist Centre hosted this online Dnamma School weekly on every Saturday from 3PM till � 5PM. Miss Padma Wijeratne, Mr Rasika Jayawardana, Professor Arosha Bandara and �:g�>�� \<<� �E<9]<h�\<�i�j�>9F�� <�f��9 k!,�,�. &!-#�'�"% �3,!%l)�+, && �-,''%�$-'&� �'%!�)-,''%4�L')�'7� -,!%�5'!� )�!�"!)�,�7 -!%!�'�5'!�7'&�,'&4�E<9]<��ZF<� ><�:<�,')�*,!)�'%!�+, && �-,''%�8(%�'�� * �7'&�Q\�<�

Dr Ajith De Silva also helped with conducting the programme. Children were learning Buddhism, Meditation, Chanting, Values, Culture and Sinhala Language. w*,v4 Milton Keynes & Bracknell Community Dhamma School were not taking place due to the pandemic. They all joined the online Saturday Dhamma School. Srl Lanka Chlld Sponsorshlp, Communlty Welfare Support. Charlty th Projects and Visits: From 26 February 2021: We are very grateful to all our members for supporting the child sponsorship programmes and other welfare activities in Sri Lanka. Due to the outbreak of the pandemic, we have to do extra to help our children. Most of the meetings were held online as we were not able to visit in person. Charity Projects in Sri Lanka for the Financial Year 2020 12021: We shipped food items, baby food. medicine and sanitary items to Sri Lanka on 26 October 2020 and few other times. Sri Lankans were struggling with economic and health uisis. We are very grateful for our community for stepping into help the needy people in Sri Lanka. Stupa Building Project Completion in Sri Lanka: 23 February 2021 We supported few building projects at community ntre$ in Sri Lankan temples. Our Centre community SUPPOrted a buiSding work of the Pagoda at Sri Vijayarama Akurala Sri Lanka. It was Completed on 23 February 2021. Special Ceremny was held and shared the blessings with all those who supported. - %¥

~~New Round up 2020-2021:~~ Venerable Akurala Samitha attended few events, extending Our Services and Valuable ++$ Contributions +! of Venerable Akurala Samitha to other temples and organizations in UK. 1 e 2 The 3+ Global Ambedkarite Convention in London hosted an online Buddha Day Vesak + Clebration + on 89 09" :7 May 2020. ;8;80 Venerable Akurala Samitha attended the event.

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between the High Commission and the British Sri Lankans was held. Venerable Akurala Samitha attended the online event. e Most Venerable Dediyawela Wimala Nayaka Thero’s 75" Birthday ee. celebrated on 07" February 2021. Venerable Akurala Samitha pt te and the resident monks attended a special online blessings ark : : programme to invoke the blessings to Most Venerable oa: Dediyawala Wimala Nayaka Thero, the head monk of Letchworth Buddhist Vihara on 07" February 2021 to mark the 75" Birthday of the Most Venerable Dediyawela Wimala Nayaka Thero. The blessings ceremony was organized by Most Venerable Mathugama Palitha Thero, the head monk of � � Cambridge Buddhist Vihara. The High Commissioner of Sri Lanka in the UK, H.E. 8��95[!3] �:#'%;&%,�<9<=>�"#$#%&'(#�?1;%&(&�@&/+!3&� !�"#$#%&'(#�)#+,&-#(&�.+/&(&�0&,&1&�23#%4 �56[!3] �7+%!3&, Saroja Sirisena also joined the ceremony. �� A8 � � � A

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with my team | attended Mindfulness sessions with Akurala (Bhante Samitha) from our chaplaincy, we thought this would be good for us and something we could use with our patients. | have found the techniques useful myself and sometimes sits on the bus in the moment as | prepare for the day ahead.” That reflects how much it has benefited for the wider community. St Francis’ College Trust, Letchworth Positive Mental Health Evening Online Session 28-01-2021: Venerable Akurala Samitha gave a talk and guided meditation to the parents and staff of St Francis’ College Trust in Letchworth on Mindfulness � � ��!�� Meditation. Mrs Charlott McDermott organized it on Thursday 28" January 2021 via zoom. It was � � � �� "#$%&'($)+,-(.$&/0$12-&$3($&'.$45+3(6$+/)$(&$ very well received by them and greatly appreciated. 036)$-/11253(7"$$ $ Lister Hospital EN-NHS Trust, Maternity Bereavement Team Training Session on Mindfulness 26-03-2021: Venerable Akurala Samitha held a talk and a 89:;<=>?@AB:CDEEFGF:H9L:NDA@9@OF:PF9=E:QF=E9L:ROF>@>G: guided meditation session for the $Z5)'4,$[\2)','$]'13(&'$^'$'$(',\$'56$^2366$ training for the maternity bereavement team at Lister 163('(3/5$(/$(&$')*5(.$'56$.('++$/+$]($a)'5-3.b$c/,,*^*$%)2.($35$d*(-&0/)(&$/5$e356+2,5*..$ Hospital on Friday 26 March 2021. It was organized by Ms Jacqui Hylton who is the S>E@>F:8FAA@D>:TUVWXVTWTXY midwife lead for bereavement. e*63('(3/5"$e).$c&'),/(($e-f*)1/(($/)^'53g*6$3($/5$%&2).6'7$hi[(&] $j'52')7$hkhl$_3'$g//1"$m($ 0'.$_*)7$0*,,$)*-*3_*6$47$(&*1$'56$^)*'(,7$'``)*-3'(*6"$$$ $ Reviews, Feedbacks and Interviews to promote Mindfulness Meditation: =e Members of the local community were K@A9F<:QDAn@9=E:RoVoQ8:H<IA9J:P=9F<>@9p:qF<F=OFrF>9:HF=r:H<=@>@>G: oy ea 7 =) $Z*5*)'4,*$[\2)','$]'13(&'$&*,6$'$(',\$'56$'$ extremely grateful for the meditation ^236*6$1*63('(3/5$.*..3/5$+/)$(&*$()'3535^$+/)$(&*$1'(*)53(7$4*)*'_*1*5($(*'1$'($d3.(*)$ 8FAA@D>:D>:P@>stIE>FAA:TuVWvVTWTXY ay Os e- yon sessions and Bhante Samitha (Venerable w/.3(',$D>:;<@s=p:Tu[9L] :P=<?L:TWTX"$m($0'.$/)^'53g6$47$e.$j'-x23$w7,(/5$0&/$3.$(&$ _ re ks mm =Akurala Samitha’s) teaching during the = difficult times of pandemic. Few participants 13603+$,'6$+/)$4)'15("$$ gave video feedback interviews to share publicly in gratitude for the services delivered by the $ centre. Mr Joseph Abrams gave a video feedback on 31° December 2020 and published on youtube channel. Mrs Anne Howarth was a senior member of the local community. She e14).$/+$(&$,/-',$-/11253(7$0)$ yFO@FMAJ:;FFsz=?{A:=>s:|>9F<O@FMA:9D:n<DrD9F:P@>stIE>FAA:PFs@9=9@D>Y::: was reluctant to join online as technology was a challenge to adopt into. However with the }()1,7$^)'(+2,$+/)$(&$163('(3/5$ help of the centre, she managed to get used to it and became very grateful for the support to ...3/5.$'56$~&'5($]'13(&'$Z5)'4,$ given to pass the difficult times. She gave an interview feedback on 05" January 2021. It [\2)','$]'13(&'b.$('-&35^$62)35^$(&$ was published on youtube channel for the public to view. Mrs Anne Howarth also revised 63++3-2,($(31.$/+$'56*13-"$a*0$')(3-3'5(.$ her interview on 12™ January 2021 that was given few years back. Mrs Emma Davilar was ^'_*$_36*/$+**64'-\$35(*)_3*0.$(/$.&')*$24,3-,7$35$^)'(3(26$+/)$(&$.)3-.$6,3)6$47$(&$ also extremely grateful for the centre services and helps available during the difficult times. -5()"$P<:DAFnL:z<=rA$^'_$'$36/$+64'-\$/5$vX[A9] :F?FrzF<:TWTW$'56$24,3.&*6$ She also gave an interview on 06"" January 2021. /5$7/2(24*$-&'55*,"$$P<A:>>F:QDM=<9L:0'.$'$.*53/)$1*14*)$/+$(&*$,/-',$-/11253(7"$]&*$ 0'.$)*,2-('5($(/$/35$/5,35*$'.$(*-&5/,/^7$0'.$'$-&',,*5^*$(/$'6/($35(/"$w/0)$03(&$(&$ Milton Keynes College (MK College) Mindfulness Meditation Workshops &,$/+$(&*$-*5()*$.&*$1'5'^*6$(/$^*($2.*6$(/$3($'56$4*-'1*$_*)7$^)'(*+2,$+/)$(&*$.2``/)($(/$ on 16 December 2020: Venerable Akurala Samitha did a Mindfulness Meditation ^3_*5$(/$'..$(&$63++3-2,($(31."$]&$^'$'5$35()_30$+64'-\$/5$W[9L] :=>I=24,3.&*6$/5$7/2(24*$-&'55*,$+/)$(&*$24,3-$(/$_3*0"$P\>F:QDM=<9L$',./$)_3.6$ Session at MK College, Chaffron Way to children aged 15-17 who had a horrid time but want &)$35()_30$/5$XT to make a change.[9L] :=>I=<p:TWTX$(&'($0'.$^35$+0$7').$4'-\"$P<A:Rrr=:=O@E=<$0'.$ Mr Simon Wendt who the tutor organised the session with Mrs Lisa ',./$}()1,7$^)'(+2,$+/)$(&$-5()$.)_3-.$'56$&,`.$'_'3,'4,$62)35^$(&$63++3-2,($(31."$ Boyd. ]&$',./$^'_$'5$35()_30$/5$Wu[9L] :=>I=:Fp>FA:CDEEFGF:P:CDEEFGF:P@>stIE>FAA:PFs@9=9@D>:D<{ALDnA:$Z5)'4,$[\2)','$]'13(&'$636$'$P@>stIE>FAA:PFs@9=9@D>: 8FAA@D>:=9:P:CDEEFGFJ:CL=tt:=p:9D:?L@Es:=GFs:XVX$0&/$&'6$'$&/))36$(31$42($ D>:Xu[9L] :F?FrzF<:TWTW 0'5($(/$1'*$'$-&'5^"$P:8@rD:F>s9$0&/$(&$(2(/)$/)^'53.6$(&$.*..3/5$03(&$P<A:K@A=: qDps"$ $ $ $ $ $

Mindfulness Webinars hosted by Letchworth Dhamma Nikethanaya: With the lock down, self-isolation and vaccine effects, lots of people in the community going through lots of mental health issues. In addition to the spiritual support, we organized monthly webinars to bring professionals, scholars and wellbeing practitioners together to share the knowledge. Webinar on Loneliness on 13 December 2020 By Claire Harper: First webinar was Se.) eee. delivered by Miss Claire Harper. She was third year medical student and a meditation practitioner of the � �!"#$�%"&'(�) !+)"!,"'�,'%�-,##' � ** #)(�!")�"�. ".! �'� �#"//0'1�2"'2� a ol ei 7 centre. Topic was a research paper she had done on 3"02�!")�"�/ ',!� ,!�))0 )4�5'�,%%"'�"� �).30,!�)0.."3(�& �"32,'6 %�/"'!1� Se i her university course with Mindfulness Meditation. A & 7',3)�"�73'2�.3" ))"',!)(�)#"!,3)�,'%�& !!7 '2�.3,#"' 3)�"2 3�"�),3 � � large number of people attended online and had a very beneficial discussion. $'"&! %2 4�� Webinar on Sunday 24" January 2021: On Psychological Approaches to Mindfulness �� 89 ��:;:;�<�= �> ?@�A3)�& 7',3�&,)� & Meditation: Past, Present and Future, by Dr Elliot Cohen (Senior Lecturer at Leeds % !- 3 %�71�B))�C!,3 �D,3. 34�E �&,)�3%�1 ,3� Beckett University School of Social Sciences - Psychotherapist, Mindfulness Teacher & / %#,!�)0% '�,'%�,�/ %,"'�.3,#"' 3�"� � Member of Dhamma Nikethanaya Buddhist Academy). There was an increased interest on # '3 4�F".#�&,)�,�3 ) ,3#�.,. 3�) �,%�%"' �"'� these seminars. A good number of people attended online. 3�0'- 3)1�#"03) �&�B'%0!' ))�B %,"'4�G� !,32 �'0/7 3�"�. ".! �, '% %�"'!' �,'%�,%�,�- 31�7 ' *#,!�%)#0))"'4�� H �:I �J �:;:8�K�L M �N?? �� aa se Ss bas O� �L P�L � �QP��R�=�SE '"3�T #03 3�,�T %)� U #$ �V'- 3)1�E#""!�"�E"#,!�E# '# )�+�W)1#" 3,.)(�B'%0!' ))�F ,# 3�X� B /7 3�"�Y,//,�Z$ ,',1,�U0%%)�G#,% /1[4�F 3 �&,)�,'�'#3 ,) %�' 3 )�"'� Webinar on Sunday 28" February 2021: on Positive Psychology & Mindfulness ) �) /',3)4�G�2""%�'0/7 3�"*�. ".! �, '% %�"'!' 4�� Meditation: The Art of Staying Present, Strong and Well; Through difficult times. By Dr � � ay —— gj... Kamal Witharana (MD, MSc, FRSPH, � — ae PTLLS, Ifl) (Medical Doctor in Public � a = eee Health & Clinical Lecturer in UK; eee P= Divisional Director of Health Service in Sri � Lanka; Associate Member of Positive Psychology Guild UK, Member of Pali Text Society & � Mindfulness Meditation Researcher & Teacher) ��H �:\ �Q �:;:8��L ]�L M�O� � �^�N��H M�L P�HM� �_�^M�� 4�<�� ` �

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Mindfulness Meditation Courses and Ps chothera Counsellin Session: Centre organizes Mindfulness Meditation Courses in Letchworth, Bedford, Milton Keynes and Godmanchester. It has been very beneficial to our multicultural community and those courses have been very popular. It also brought funds to the centre. Everyone deeply appreciated the wellbeing and happiness brought into their lives through teachings of Reverend Akurala Samilhasiri (Bhante Samitha Akurala}. Mindfulness Meditation Retreats: Few One Day retreats were held in Letchworth during this year {2019-2020). Those were included from 6AM till 6PM whole day programme with silent meditation. guided meditation. mindfulness teaching, webinars. seminars, workshops, presentations. guesl speakers. sharing lunch and discussion on selected topics. Letchworth Children's Mindfulness Course is held on every First Saturday from 3PM till SPM. Significant number of children attended the session. Parents had real interest to up keep the course as those are very beneficial to the children for concentration and dealing with emotional difficulties. Letchworth Adults Be inners Mindfulness Courses: Centre held Five courses during this year for adults in Letchworth area. These were 08 weeks courses. Miss Padmalatha Wijeratne dedicated a lot to keep these courses up and raise funds for the Centre. We are very grateful for her volunteer supp)rt. Letchworth Course I: Started: 21-05-2020 Finished: 09-07-2020 Letchworth ¢ourse11.' Started.. 16-07-2020 Finished: 03-09-2020 Letchworth Course111.' Started.. 10-09-2020 Finished: 29-10-2020 Letchworth Course IV.. Started: 05-11-2020 Finished: 24-12-2020 Letchworth Course V.. Started.. 07-01-2021 Finished: 25-02-2021 Following are the pictures from Letchworth Adults Mindfulness Meditation Courses 2020- 2021. 7rTri

Advanced Mindfulness Course: Every Wednesday 7-9PM Every Wednesday Advanced Mindfulness Course is being held at Letchworth Dhamma Nikethanaya. Five groups were completed during the whole year. 21&03-10 Letchworth %!$"&! Advanced '("!)++"## Mindfullness ,-# Course => |: ?1$1!> Started: @ABACB@A@A 20-05-2020 D("(#0!> Finished: AEBAFB@A@A 08-07-2020 21&03-10 Letchworth %!$"&! Advanced '("!)+"## Mindfulness ,-# Course ==> II: ?1$1! Started GCBAFB@A@A 15-07-2020 D("(#0! Finished A@BAHB@A@A 02-09-2020 21&03-10 Letchworth %!$"&! Advanced '("!)+"## Mindfulness ,-# Course ===> III: ?1$1! Started AHBAHB@A@A 09-09-2020 D("(#0! Finished @EBGAB@A@A 28-10-2020 21&03-10 Letchworth %!$"&! Advanced '("!)+"## Mindfulness ,-# Course =I> IV: ?1$1! Started AJBGGB@A@A 04-11-2020 D("(#0! Finished @KBG@B@A@A 23-12-2020 21&03-10 Letchworth %!$"&! Advanced '("!)+"## Mindfulness ,-# Course I> V: ?1$1! Started ALBAGB@A@G 06-01-2021 D("(#0! Finished @JBA@B@A@G 24-02-2021 %!$"&!�'("!)+"##�,-#�(#�.("/�0+!�$1�21&03-10�40$55$�6(710$"$$8�9� : ;�3�&-5<+1!�!("/�10�30-+�$8�� S—— bhlnk: Poo: � � � �� di @= � SSa � ie � a | � � el � = � eeWa. WE � a a : � — � fa � � ra � � � � a � � � � � � � � � � �� Bedford, Milton Keynes and Godmanchester Mindfulness Meditation Beginners � ~~Courses:~~ � � We !(! did "-1 not 0$ have -"#(1 onsite '("!)+"## Mindfulness '!(1$1(-" Meditation ?##(-"# Sessions $)1 after 10 the <$"!5(&8 pandemic. Therefore � U!)-!V Bedford, '(+1-" Milton W"# Keynes $"! and X-!5$"&0#1 Godmanchester <-<+ people joined Y-("! -"+(" online -" on T0#!$ Thursday and � !"#!$8 Wednesday. � � All %++- our '("!)+"## Mindfulness '!(1$1(-" Meditation &-## courses 0$! had ." been very #&&##)+8 successful. =1 It 0$# has ." been $ a /$1 great 0+< help to MN� O�P��QRSO� � OO�M:� 10 the community. These also enabled funds to the up keep the centre. ~~� � � � � � � � � � � � �~~ T0)-� Sunday Drop In Mindfulness Meditation in Letchworth: Every Sunday evening 7-9PM we ~~� � � � � � � � � �~~ $"!� So: ~~��~~ Wd Be _ 8 a regularly host a session for the community to ~~�~~ ry Sfet=] : drop in for Mindfulness Meditation. With the =m - —f outbreak of the pandemic, we hosted it online. ~~�~~ — ~~� � � � � � � �� ~~ 1-� : : It was a great success. Dr Thura Limbin, Miss ~~�~~ &-55"(18�T0#�$+#-�"$.+!�)"!#�1-�10�<�7<�10�&"18� Padmalatha Wijeratne and Mr Glenn Everard facilitate with teachings and hosting. � Different subject were discussed and guide the community to attend the meditation regularly � on every Sunday throughout the year. Z �[;�\� � OO��]OS^OS��?"!$�"("/�FBH_'�3� /+$+�0-#1�$�###(-"�)-�10�&-55"(1�1-� Psychotherapy & Counselling Sessions: !-<�("�)-�'("!)+"##�'!(1$1(-"8� (10�10� -1.$7�-)�10�<$"!5(&V�3�0-#1!�(1�-"+("8� Due to the pandemic all our counselling sessions stopped but we managed to provide few =1�3$#�$�/$1�#&&##8�[�`S �]RaN� � online sessions. Mr Mark Brumwell continues to provide it on Mondays and Bhante Samitha ROS�bO�� Q��)$&(+(1$1�3(10�1$&0("/#�$"!�0-#1("/8�� also hosted few. We are very grateful to Mr Mark Brumwell for his voluntarily support to the 4())"1�#.Y&1�3�!(#&##!�$"!�/(!�10�&-55"(1�1-�$11"!�10�5!(1$1(-"�/+$+� centre. Bhante Samitha also conducts Counselling and Psychotherapy Session and all the -"��?"!$�10-/0-1�10�$8�� funds go to the centre. � � SOS;�c� :�Z� 4�1-�10�<$"!5(&�$++�-�&-"#++("/�###(-"#�#1-<<!�.1�3�5$"$/!�1-�<-(!�)3� -"+("�###(-"#8�'�'$7�U53++�&-"1("#�1-�<-(!�(1�-"�'-"!$#�$"!�U0$"1�?$5(10$� $+#-�0-#1!�)38� �$��/$1)+�1-� � d�M R^�)-�0(#�-+"1$(+�#<<-1�1-�10� &"18�U0$"1�?$5(10$�$+#-�&-"!&1#�,-"#++("/�$"!�_#&0-10$<�?##(-"�$"!�$++�10�

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