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SUMMARY:Nikiṇi Full Moon (Pōya) Day
DESCRIPTION:As usual Buddhist devotees observe the eight precepts. It is still the period of the vassa (rainy) season. The Nikiṇi Pōya day is related to the legends that tell the convening of the First Buddhist Council after the passing away of the historical Buddha. The elders of the Buddhist community led by Venerable Mahākassapa recited the ‘Word’ of the Buddha (Buddhavacana) for arriving at a consensus\, an early instance of an emerging notion of a Buddhist canon\, Tripiṭaka
URL:https://ssibc.org/event/nikini-full-moon-poya-day/
LOCATION:Śrī Saddhātissa International Buddhist Centre\, 309–311 Kingsbury Road\, London\, NW9 9PE\, United Kingdom
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SUMMARY:Invitations For Rainy Retreat & Chanting Dhammachakkapavattana Sutta (Esala Full Moon Poya Day)
DESCRIPTION:Esala Full Moon Poya Day holds a special significance as it marks the beginning of the traditional Buddhist “Vassana” or rain retreat. During this auspicious time\, devoted Buddhists invite monks to observe a three-month retreat period in monasteries. The retreat is a period of intense meditation\, study\, and spiritual practice\, aimed at deepening their understanding and achieving higher levels of enlightenment. The act of inviting the monks is considered a meritorious deed\, fostering a strong bond between the laity and the monastic community. This sacred day serves as a reminder of the importance of dedicating oneself to spiritual growth and nurturing the Buddhist teachings in the pursuit of inner peace and liberation. \n 
URL:https://ssibc.org/event/invitations-for-rainy-retreat-chanting-dhammachakkapavattana-sutta-esala-full-moon-poya-day/
LOCATION:Śrī Saddhātissa International Buddhist Centre\, 309–311 Kingsbury Road\, London\, NW9 9PE\, United Kingdom
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SUMMARY:Esala Full Moon Poya Day
DESCRIPTION:Esala Full Moon Poya Day is a sacred Buddhist holiday celebrated in Sri Lanka\, coinciding with the month of Esala in the lunar calendar. It commemorates significant events related to Lord Buddha’s life\, teachings\, and the establishment of the Sangha (Buddhist monastic order). Devotees engage in religious observances\, including offering prayers\, meditating\, and participating in colorful processions to honor the teachings and virtues of Buddhism. It is a time of spiritual reflection\, devotion\, and deepening one’s understanding of the path to enlightenment.
URL:https://ssibc.org/event/esala-full-moon-poya-day-2/
LOCATION:Śrī Saddhātissa International Buddhist Centre\, 309–311 Kingsbury Road\, London\, NW9 9PE\, United Kingdom
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SUMMARY:New Year Day
DESCRIPTION:January 1 is celebrated as the New Year at the Śrī Saddhātissa International Buddhist Centre with the chanting of paritta as blessings. Throughout the day\, devotees attend religious activities dressed in white and ceremonial dresses. Traditional delicacies along with milk rice are brought and consumed.
URL:https://ssibc.org/event/new-year-day/
LOCATION:Śrī Saddhātissa International Buddhist Centre\, 309–311 Kingsbury Road\, London\, NW9 9PE\, United Kingdom
CATEGORIES:Annually,Cultural Activity,Festival,Religious Ceremony,Temple,Traditions
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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/
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