Important events on Binara Poya day When the Blessed One was residing at Nigrodharamaya in the City of Kapilavastu, Queen Mahāpajāpatī, approached the Enlightened One and requested permission for women to enter the Order. The Buddha turned down her kind request thrice. The Buddha left Kapilavastupura, proceeded to the City of Vesali and resided…
Dear Devotees, The Season for Observing the Annual Vassana (Annual Rains Retreat) – Daily Buddha Pooja and Dhamma Deshana Programs We are pleased to inform you that the Vassana Retreat of our resident monks has commenced. Now we are able to conduct the traditional religious rituals that we usually perform during Vassana season at our Kenwick temple….
It was on the Esala Full Moon Poya Day the Buddha arrived at the deer park of Isipathana to preach Dhamma to Ven. Kondangna, Vappa, Bhaddiya, Mahanama and Assaji, the five ascetics. The Buddha delivered His first discourse Dhammacakkappavattana Sutta to them. At the end, the eldest Kondangna Thera attained the first stage of…
Poson Full-Moon Poya Day is celebrated to mark the arrival of Buddhism in Sri Lanka in the 3rd century BC, a festival of great historical and religious significance celebrated island-wide by Buddhists. Poson, held on the full moon day of June, commemorates the occasion over 2,000 years ago when Arahat Mahinda, son…
Dear Members, Vesak Sil Program has been scheduled for Saturday, 29 May 2021. We all know the risks that we are still facing due to the Coronavirus pandemic. Fortunately, WA is the safest place so far, however, the threats still persist and all our safety very much depends on how well we comply with our social responsibilities. Therefore,…
Vesak Day is one of the biggest days of the year and is celebrated by Buddhists all over the world. Buddhists commemorate the important events that took place in the life of Lord Buddha on this day. First comes the birth of Siddhartha Gautama in Lumbini in Nepal which took place under the arbor of…
It is with great pleasure we announce that under the guidance of Ven. Siri Sobhitho SLSBS has unanimously approved to commence Dhamma School face-to-face lessons at the temple premises. During these lesson times, special hygienic measures will be enforced in line with current WA health advice to keep all safe. We request support from all…
The month of Bak (April) is prosperous and festive. Bak is not only a month of prosperity and festivity it is of great religious importance for Buddhists. It was on the Poya day of Bak (Bak Poya) that the Buddha paid his second visit to Sri Lanka during the fifth year of his…
