Kathina 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…
The Kaṭhina Cīvara Pūjā is the Buddhist “communal ceremony of making robe offerings” to Buddhist monks who complete the three-month rain-retreat (vassa). Annually, the ceremony takes place in October /…
Every December, Śrī Saddhātissa International Buddhist Centre (SSIBC) organises the Interfaith Call for World Peace. It is also an opportunity to celebrate Tsunami victims and war casualties.
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…
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…
Sri Lankan Independence Day Celebration and Buddhist devotees observe the eight precepts.
Sri Saddhatissa Memorial Day
As usual Buddhist devotees observe the eight precepts. Navam Full Moon Poya Day holds special significance for Buddhists around the world, as it commemorates several pivotal events in the life…
As usual Buddhist devotees observe the eight precepts. Navam Full Moon Poya Day holds special significance for Buddhists around the world, as it commemorates several pivotal events in the life…