There are four significant events associated with Buddhism on Navam Poya.

• Buddha appointed his two Chief Disciples Sariputta and Moggallana on a Navam Poya.
• The first Sangha Sammelanaya, the first congregation of the Sangha of more than 1000 monks was held on a Navam Poya.
• The third was a discourse by the Buddha, the Ovadapratimokshaya Desanawa – advice and rules of discipline for monks for moral conduct and if they broke the rules the consequences they would have to face, were explained by Gautama Buddha.
• The fourth was the Ayusanskaraya – Buddha  decided on his parinibbhana which he said would be after three months.

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Dear Friends,

Atasil and Meditation Program for Navam Poya day on Saturday, 3rd February at our Temple from 7:30am to 5:00pm

• Morning Dana followed by Ata Sil and Dhamma talk by visiting or resident monks.
• Guided Meditation session.
• Buddha Puja and Dana.
• Dhamma talk by visiting or resident monks.
• Evening Tea followed by the Dhamma talk by visiting or resident monks.
• Buddha Puja & Pansil to end the program

*** ALL ARE WELCOME ***

Theruwan Sarani!
SLSBS