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…
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…
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 Dhamma School of the Śrī Saddhātissa International Buddhist Centre organises the Vesak programme for Children in May.
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 pivotal…
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…
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…
Esala 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…
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 /…
On the full moon of March (Mädin Pōya), the Buddha visited Laṅkā for the third time.