Vesak is around the corner, and it is time for us to get together for the Bakthi Geetha program with the blessing of Vajirapala Thero. We will do this as a pooja with highest compassion. We hope to start Bakthi Geea on April 27 or May 4 th. Upeksha and Chalani will be initiating these
Continue readingThe significant events commemorated during this month are: the conclusion of The Buddha’s preaching of the Abhidhamma for three months to his mother in the Heavenly realm (devaloka), King Devanampiyatissa of Sri Lanka sending envoys to King Asoka requesting him to send his daughter Arahat Sanghamitta Theri to Sri Lanka
Continue readingNC Buddhist Vihara – Vas Program 2023 Vas Aradhana ceremony was already completed on Saturday 16th July at 1:30 PM. This year Vas season program will have dhamma sermons and Atavisi Buddha pooja on Saturdays till the Katina ceremony on 08th/09th October.
Continue readingThe Annual New Year Blessing Ceremony always reminds us the significances of our old customs and at the same time you will have a great opportunity to bring forth those outstanding cultural customary to the next generation too. It is a positive beginning for 2020. With spiritual beginning and practicing
Continue readingDuring the month of August the conducting of the first Dhamma Sangayana (Convocation) is commemorated. This was held three months after the passing away of The Buddha. Five hundred Arahat Theros participated in the convocation which was held over seven months in the cave at the foot of the Rajagahanuvara
Continue readingUnduvap Poya (December) Arrival of the Bo-tree sapling. This was brought to Sri Lanka from India by Buddhist Theri Sanghamitta, and it is this very tree that is venerated by Buddhists in Anuradhapura. It is also the oldest documented tree in the world. Sanghamitta Theri established the Bhikkhuni Sasana (the
Continue readingIl Poya (November) Celebrates the obtaining of Vivarana (the assurance of becoming a Buddha) by the Bodhisatta Maitriya and the commissioning of 60 disciples by The Buddha to disperse his teachings. Also the conclusion of the three month retreat (vassana)
Continue readingKatina Ceremony (October) The significant events commemorated during this month are: the conclusion of The Buddha’s preaching of the Abhidhamma for three months to his mother in the Heavenly realm (devaloka), King Devanampiyatissa of Sri Lanka sending envoys to King Asoka requesting him to send his daughter Arahat Sanghamitta Theri
Continue readingBinara Poya (September) Commemorates The Buddha’s visit to heaven to preach to his mother and celestial multitude. Also the commencing of the Bhikkhuni (nun’s) Order. Pajapati Gotami approached The Buddha and implored him to establish the Bhikkhuni Order.
Continue readingDuring the month of August the conducting of the first Dhamma Sangayana (Convocation) is commemorated. This was held three months after the passing away of The Buddha. Five hundred Arahat Theros participated in the convocation which was held over seven months in the cave at the foot of the Rajagahanuvara
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