The day marks the introduction of Buddhism to the Island by Arahant Mahinda in the third century BC. It is believed the Great Arahant preached the Dhamma to King Devanampiyatissa, the then ruler of the country, in Mihintale. The Thero had been sent by the Indian Emperor Ashoka, who is credited for spreading Buddhism to…
BAK FULL MOON POYA DAY Gautama Buddha visited Sri Lanka for the second occasion. The objective of this visit was to convince the rulers of Lanka- Naga Kings and their followers that hatred is not appeased by hatred but by non-hatred. Naga kings Chulodara and Mahodara were in dispute over a gem studded throne. Mahodara’s…
VESAK celebrations at our Temple have been postponed to 25th & 26th May Dear Friends, Please note that this year Vesak celebration will be held on 25th and 26th of May at our temple. Vesak Week will be starting Saturday, 18th May and there will be daily Dhamma Deshana at 7pm. Ata Sil & Meditation…
Dear Friends, 2nd ATA SIL & MEDITATION PROGRAM OF THE MONTH ON SATURDAY, 30TH MARCH AT OUR TEMPLE FROM 08:00AM TO 05:00PM. 8:00AM – ATASIL AND DHAMMA TALK BY RESIDENT MONK 9:00AM – WALKING MEDITATION 10:00AM- WALKING MEDITATION/DHAMMA TALK 10:45AM – BUDDHA PUJA AND DANA (LUNCH BREAK) 12:30PM – WALKING MEDITATION 01:30PM – DHAMMA TALK…
Medin Full Poya Day is historical to all Buddhists as 4 very significant events happened on this day. It coincided also with the seventh year of Sakyamuni Siddhartha Gauthama Buddha’s attainment of the Enlightenment. On this day in response to the persuasion of Arahat Kaludai, Lord Buddha set out from Rajagahanuwara to Kapilavasthupura with 20,000…