Binara Poya Program – Saturday 18th September 2021

  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…

The Season for observing the Annual Vassana – ” Annual Rains Retreat“

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….

Esala Poya Program – Saturday 24th July 2021

  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 Poya Program – Saturday 26 th June 2021

      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…

Vesak Poya Program – Sat 29 May 2021

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,…

Dhamma School Term 2 resumes at Kenwick temple

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…