The Buddhist Calender


 
January February March

Special Puja and Blessing to usher in the New Year. All night Pirith Chanting Ceremony
(01/01/2002)

   
April May June

Sri Lankan New Year :

Traditional Activities (14/05/2002)

Festival (20/04/2002)


Vesak Festival
(26/05/2002)
to commemorate birth,enlightenment
and passing away of the Buddha.
Observance of the Eight Precepts.

Poson
(23/06/2002)
The Dhamma Vijaya Festival.
First exposition of Dhamma to Sri-Lanka. Observance of Eight Precepts.


July August September

Annual Pirith Chanting Ceremony.
Dhammachakka Day
(13/07/2002)

Rains Retreat (Vas)
by the Resident Monks.
Invitation Ceremony.

 
October November December
 

Katina Puja Ceremony 
(27/10/2002)
Offering of Robes.

 

Sangamitta Day
(15/12/2002)
Celebrations to commemorate the arrival of Bhikkuni Sangamitta in Sri-Lanka


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