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…
As usual Buddhist devotees observe the eight precepts. Duruthu Poya Day is a significant Buddhist observance celebrated on the full moon day of the month of Duruthu, which usually falls…
Sri Lankan Independence Day Celebration and Buddhist devotees observe the eight precepts.
Sri Saddhatissa Memorial Day
On the full moon of March (Mädin Pōya), the Buddha visited Laṅkā for the third time. Medin Full Moon Poya Day holds profound significance for Buddhists worldwide as it commemorates…
The Dhamma School of the Śrī Saddhātissa International Buddhist Centre organises the Vesak programme for Children in May.
In 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…
The 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 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…