The Most Venerable Dr Hammalawa Saddhātissa is annually commemorated for two days in February with an overnight paritta chanting, an alms-giving and a devotional pūjā with the participation of Buddhist…
In April, Sri Lanka Educational, Cultural & Welfare Foundation organises the Kingsbury Bak Maha Uḷela. The Sinhala and Tamil New year, one of the most significant annual, non-religious events enjoyed…
The Buddha’s deliverance of the first sermon—the Dhammacakkappavattana Sutta—is known as the Dhamma Day. Gotama Buddha gave the Discourse on the Turning of the Wheel of the Dhamma on the…
On the month of Äsala, the annual procession at the Tooth Relic Temple, Kandy, takes place. Religiously the Äsala full moon is important because the historical Buddha had delivered “The…
Europe’s Largest Pandol (Poson Thorana) depicting “The story of Suwarnahansa” Craving begets sorrow, is presented by the Kingsbury Sri Saddhatissa International Buddhist Centre. From: 10th June 2022 - 14th June…
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…
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…
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…
Agenda for Honouring of Most Ven.Aggamahapanditha Galayaye Piyadassi
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…