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SUMMARY:Un̆duvap Full Moon (Pōya) Day & Saṅghamittā Day
DESCRIPTION:Sri Lankan Buddhists celebrate the Un̆duvap Full Moon Day in December as the day of arrival of Theri Saṅghamittā in Laṅkā with a sapling of the Śrī Mahābodhi in the third century BCE. Theri Saṅghamittā’s visit also marked the beginning of the female order of the saṅgha in Laṅkā. Over centuries\, the Śrī Mahābodhi has become a tree of historical records unparalleled in world history. Anurādhapura\, the capital of ancient Laṅkā until 993 CE flourishing for 1\,300 years\, became the site for well-known eight pilgrimage sites. Rediscovered by the British colonial archaeological expeditions\, UNESCO recognized Anurādhapura as World Heritage Site in 1982 \n  \n 
URL:https://ssibc.org/event/un%cc%86duvap-full-moon-poya-day-sa%e1%b9%85ghamitta-day-2/
LOCATION:Śrī Saddhātissa International Buddhist Centre\, 309–311 Kingsbury Road\, London\, NW9 9PE\, United Kingdom
CATEGORIES:Annually,Cultural Activity,Festival,Meditation,Religious Ceremony,Temple,Traditions
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SUMMARY:Un̆duvap Full Moon (Pōya) Day & Saṅghamittā Day
DESCRIPTION:Sri Lankan Buddhists celebrate the Un̆duvap Full Moon Day in December as the day of arrival of Theri Saṅghamittā in Laṅkā with a sapling of the Śrī Mahābodhi in the third century BCE. Theri Saṅghamittā’s visit also marked the beginning of the female order of the saṅgha in Laṅkā. Over centuries\, the Śrī Mahābodhi has become a tree of historical records unparalleled in world history. Anurādhapura\, the capital of ancient Laṅkā until 993 CE flourishing for 1\,300 years\, became the site for well-known eight pilgrimage sites. Rediscovered by the British colonial archaeological expeditions\, UNESCO recognized Anurādhapura as World Heritage Site in 1982 \n  \n 
URL:https://ssibc.org/event/un%cc%86duvap-full-moon-poya-day-sa%e1%b9%85ghamitta-day/
LOCATION:Śrī Saddhātissa International Buddhist Centre\, 309–311 Kingsbury Road\, London\, NW9 9PE\, United Kingdom
CATEGORIES:Annually,Cultural Activity,Festival,Meditation,Religious Ceremony,Temple,Traditions
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DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20231231
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SUMMARY:Un̆duvap Full Moon (Pōya) Day & Saṅghamittā Day
DESCRIPTION:Sri Lankan Buddhists celebrate the Un̆duvap Full Moon Day in December as the day of arrival of Theri Saṅghamittā in Laṅkā with a sapling of the Śrī Mahābodhi in the third century BCE. Theri Saṅghamittā’s visit also marked the beginning of the female order of the saṅgha in Laṅkā. Over centuries\, the Śrī Mahābodhi has become a tree of historical records unparalleled in world history. Anurādhapura\, the capital of ancient Laṅkā until 993 CE flourishing for 1\,300 years\, became the site for well-known eight pilgrimage sites. Rediscovered by the British colonial archaeological expeditions\, UNESCO recognized Anurādhapura as World Heritage Site in 1982 \n  \n 
URL:https://ssibc.org/event/unduvap-full-moon-poya-day-sanghamitta-day/
LOCATION:Śrī Saddhātissa International Buddhist Centre\, 309–311 Kingsbury Road\, London\, NW9 9PE\, United Kingdom
CATEGORIES:Annually,Cultural Activity,Festival,Meditation,Religious Ceremony,Temple,Traditions
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ORGANIZER;CN="%C5%9Ar%C4%AB Saddh%C4%81tissa International Buddhist Centre":MAILTO:ssibc@outlook.com
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SUMMARY:Vap Full Moon (Pōya) Day & Kaṭhina Cīvara Pūjā
DESCRIPTION:As usual Buddhist devotees observe the eight precepts. One important narrative is that on the Vap Full Moon Day\, which marks the end of the three-month rain-retreat\, the Buddha had taught the Abhidhamma to the gods of the Tāvatiṃsa. The legend is mythologically as well as symbolically important. The historical Buddha’s mother\, Queen Māyā\, who passed away after a week of his birth\, was born in the celestial abode of the Tāvatiṃsa bearing the name Santusita. The legend tells that the Buddha ascended to the Tāvatiṃsa to teach the Abhidhamma to Santusita for three months. The three-month rain retreat commences in the month of Äsala (July) and ends on the Vap Pōya Day
URL:https://ssibc.org/event/vap-full-moon-poya-day-and-kathina-civara-puja/
LOCATION:Śrī Saddhātissa International Buddhist Centre\, 309–311 Kingsbury Road\, London\, NW9 9PE\, United Kingdom
CATEGORIES:Annually,Meditation,Religious Ceremony,Temple,Traditions
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SUMMARY:Most Venerable Galayaye Piyadassi Nayakathero Platinum Jubilee Ceremony
DESCRIPTION:In appreciation of the immense religious service rendered by the Most Venerable Galayaye Piyadassi Nayaka Thero\, the members of the Board of Trustees\, incumbent theros and the members of the dayaka committee wish to pay special respects on the occasion of the Nayaka Thero’s 75th birthday. \nBorn on the 28th of June 1947 in Galayaye\, in the District of Kurunegala\, the venerable received his novice ordination in 1970 and the higher ordination year later at the Malvatta Mahavihara of Siyam Nikäya. After graduating from the University of Kelaniya (1976-79) with an honours degree in Pali with Sanskrit as minor\, he taught at Vidyalankara Pirivena\, Sri Gnanesvara Pirivena and Sangharaja Pirivena\, while also managing some local temples in Kurunegala. During this time\, he established the ‘Mudita Lamaa Padanama’ a pre-school Montessori for orphans and vulnerable children\, which is running extremely successfully to this day. \nThe Nayaka thero arrived at London Buddhist Vihara in 1984 and founded the Sri Saddhatissa International Buddhist Centre in 1989. He was awarded an MBE in 2003 and the title of Aggamahâpandita in 2012. He is the Chief Adhikarana Sangha Nayaka of Great Britain\, He was honoured by Asgiriya chapter Sanghasabha by appointing as chief Sangha Nayaka in UK.\nIn gratitude and celebration of his valuable contribution to the Buddha sasana in the UK for over three decades\, we cordially invite you to join us for a series of religious services which will be held on 27th\, 28th June at temple\, and 2nd July 2022 at Kingsbury Lower School\, Bacon Lane\, Kingsbury\, London NW9 9AT. \nThere will also be a sermon and all night chanting to bless the devotees\, who have been instrumental in facilitating our Sasana service for over 30 years. \nProgramme\n02nd July at Kingsbury Lower School\, Bacon Lane\, Kingsbury\, London\, NW9 9AT \n\n6.00pm Thema Geetha\n6.15pm Awards\n6.20pm Documentary (Mr Tissa Madawala\n6.40pm Anushasanawa\n7.00pm Ashirwada Puja
URL:https://ssibc.org/event/most-venerable-galayaye-piyadassi-nayakathero-platinum-jubilee-ceremony/
LOCATION:Kingsbury Lower School\, Bacon Lane\, Kingsbury\, London\, NW9 9AT\, United Kingdom
CATEGORIES:Daily,Meditation,Temple,Traditions
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DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20220627T190000
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SUMMARY:All Night Chanting Ceremony
DESCRIPTION:In appreciation of the immense religious service rendered by the Most Venerable Galayaye Piyadassi Nayaka Thero\, the members of the Board of Trustees\, incumbent theros and the members of the dayaka committee wish to pay special respects on the occasion of the Nayaka Thero’s 75th birthday. \nBorn on the 28th of June 1947 in Galayaye\, in the District of Kurunegala\, the venerable received his novice ordination in 1970 and the higher ordination year later at the Malvatta Mahavihara of Siyam Nikäya. After graduating from the University of Kelaniya (1976-79) with an honours degree in Pali with Sanskrit as minor\, he taught at Vidyalankara Pirivena\, Sri Gnanesvara Pirivena and Sangharaja Pirivena\, while also managing some local temples in Kurunegala. During this time\, he established the ‘Mudita Lamaa Padanama’ a pre-school Montessori for orphans and vulnerable children\, which is running extremely successfully to this day. \nThe Nayaka thero arrived at London Buddhist Vihara in 1984 and founded the Sri Saddhatissa International Buddhist Centre in 1989. He was awarded an MBE in 2003 and the title of Aggamahâpandita in 2012. He is the Chief Adhikarana Sangha Nayaka of Great Britain\, He was honoured by Asgiriya chapter Sanghasabha by appointing as chief Sangha Nayaka in UK.\nIn gratitude and celebration of his valuable contribution to the Buddha sasana in the UK for over three decades\, we cordially invite you to join us for a series of religious services which will be held on 27th\, 28th June at temple\, and 2nd July 2022 at Kingsbury Lower School\, Bacon Lane\, Kingsbury\, London NW9 9AT. \nThere will also be a sermon and all night chanting to bless the devotees\, who have been instrumental in facilitating our Sasana service for over 30 years. \nProgramme\n27th June at Temple \n\n7.00 pm Buddhapuja\n7.30 pm Pirith anushasana\n8.00 pm all night pirith ceremony\n\n28th June at Temple \n\n6.00am Buddhapuja\n6.30am morning Sanghadana (30 monks)
URL:https://ssibc.org/event/all-night-chanting-ceremony/
LOCATION:Śrī Saddhātissa International Buddhist Centre\, 309–311 Kingsbury Road\, London\, NW9 9PE\, United Kingdom
CATEGORIES:Daily,Meditation,Temple,Traditions
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ORGANIZER;CN="%C5%9Ar%C4%AB Saddh%C4%81tissa International Buddhist Centre":MAILTO:ssibc@outlook.com
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CREATED:20181211T085034Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20210719T085810Z
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SUMMARY:Weekly Meditation and Relaxation
DESCRIPTION:On Tuesday evenings\, we sponsor our guided meditation session for interested practitioners.
URL:https://ssibc.org/event/yoga-relaxation-and-meditation/
LOCATION:Śrī Saddhātissa International Buddhist Centre\, 309–311 Kingsbury Road\, London\, NW9 9PE\, United Kingdom
CATEGORIES:Meditation,Temple,Traditions,Weekly
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