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SUMMARY:Buddha Pūjā & Chanting
DESCRIPTION:Buddha Pūjā & Chanting take place every day at the Śrī Saddhātissa International Buddhist Centre.
URL:https://ssibc.org/event/buddha-puja-chanting/
LOCATION:Śrī Saddhātissa International Buddhist Centre\, 309–311 Kingsbury Road\, London\, NW9 9PE\, United Kingdom
CATEGORIES:Daily,Meditation,Temple,Traditions
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SUMMARY:Samatha Meditation
DESCRIPTION:Samatha Meditation practice session.
URL:https://ssibc.org/event/samatha-meditation/
LOCATION:Śrī Saddhātissa International Buddhist Centre\, 309–311 Kingsbury Road\, London\, NW9 9PE\, United Kingdom
CATEGORIES:Daily,Meditation,Temple,Traditions
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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. \n 
URL:https://ssibc.org/event/new-year-day-2026/
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:Durutu Full Moon (Pōya) Day
DESCRIPTION:As usual Buddhist devotees observe the eight precepts. \nDuruthu Poya Day is a significant Buddhist observance celebrated on the full moon day of the month of Duruthu\, which usually falls in January. This auspicious day marks three key events in Buddhist history associated with Lord Buddha’s life. \nFirstly\, it commemorates the historic visit of Siddhartha Gautama\, who later became the Buddha\, to Sri Lanka for the first time. This visit\, known as the Mahiyangana visit\, occurred nine months after the Buddha attained enlightenment. According to Buddhist tradition\, the Buddha’s purpose was to resolve a conflict between two Naga (serpent) kings\, Mahodara and Chulodara\, and to bring about peace to the island. \nSecondly\, Duruthu Poya Day also signifies the establishment of the first Buddhist monastery in Sri Lanka. The Mahiyangana Stupa\, believed to be the site where the Buddha delivered his discourse\, was constructed during this visit. This event marked the beginning of Buddhism’s formal presence on the island. \nLastly\, Duruthu Poya Day is associated with the Buddha’s teaching of the Sakkapañha Sutta\, delivered during his visit to the Kelaniya region. This discourse addresses the queries of Sakka\, the ruler of the heavenly realms\, and imparts profound insights into the nature of existence and the path to liberation. \nOn this sacred day\, Buddhists engage in various religious activities\, including attending temple ceremonies\, offering alms to monks\, and participating in prayer sessions. Devotees often reflect on the teachings of the Buddha and seek to enhance their spiritual practice. \nDuruthu Poya Day serves as a reminder of the rich Buddhist heritage and provides an opportunity for devotees to strengthen their commitment to the Noble Eightfold Path and the principles of compassion\, mindfulness\, and wisdom.
URL:https://ssibc.org/event/durutu-full-moon-poya-day-2026/
LOCATION:Śrī Saddhātissa International Buddhist Centre\, 309–311 Kingsbury Road\, London\, NW9 9PE\, United Kingdom
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