Traditions
Bak Full Moon (Pōya) Day
Śrī Saddhātissa International Buddhist Centre 309–311 Kingsbury Road, London, United KingdomAs usual Buddhist devotees observe the eight precepts.
Sinhala & Tamil New Year Celebrations Day
Śrī Saddhātissa International Buddhist Centre 309–311 Kingsbury Road, London, United KingdomThe Sinhala and Tamil New year, one of the most significant annual, non-religious events enjoyed by both the Sinhala and Tamil-speaking Sri Lankans, falls on the 13th and the 14th…
Children’s Vesak Programme
Śrī Saddhātissa International Buddhist Centre 309–311 Kingsbury Road, London, United KingdomThe Dhamma School of the Śrī Saddhātissa International Buddhist Centre organises the Vesak programme for Children in May.
Vesak Full Moon (Pōya) Day
Śrī Saddhātissa International Buddhist Centre 309–311 Kingsbury Road, London, United KingdomIn the West, known as the ‘Buddha day’, Vesak is the most important date in the Buddhist liturgical calendar. Annually, Buddhists around the world celebrate Vesak on the full moon day of May. Vesak marks…
Poson full Moon Poya Day
Śrī Saddhātissa International Buddhist Centre 309–311 Kingsbury Road, London, United KingdomThe full moon day (Pōya) in June is known in Sinhalese as Poson. This full moon is highly significant for Theravāda Buddhists in Sri Lanka because it commemorates the introduction of Buddhism…
Esala Full Moon Poya Day
Śrī Saddhātissa International Buddhist Centre 309–311 Kingsbury Road, London, United KingdomEsala 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…
Invitations For Rainy Retreat & Chanting Dhammachakkapavattana Sutta (Esala Full Moon Poya Day)
Śrī Saddhātissa International Buddhist Centre 309–311 Kingsbury Road, London, United KingdomEsala 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…
Nikiṇi Full Moon (Pōya) Day
Śrī Saddhātissa International Buddhist Centre 309–311 Kingsbury Road, London, United KingdomAs 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…
Binara Full Moon (Pōya) Day
Śrī Saddhātissa International Buddhist Centre 309–311 Kingsbury Road, London, United KingdomAs usual Buddhist devotees observe the eight precepts. It is still the period of the vassa (rainy) season. Historically the Binara Pōya day marks a religiously important event of establishing…
Aṭavisi Buddha Pūjā
Śrī Saddhātissa International Buddhist Centre 309–311 Kingsbury Road, London, United KingdomAn occasional ceremony held at the Śrī Saddhātissa International Buddhist Centre as an offering to the twenty-eight Buddhas.
Kathina Chivara Puja
Śrī Saddhātissa International Buddhist Centre 309–311 Kingsbury Road, London, United KingdomKathina Chivara Puja is a significant religious event celebrated in various Buddhist traditions around the world. It marks the conclusion of the three-month Vassa (rain retreat) period observed by monks…