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July Sil Program
Lake Monastery 1145 Roseville RD, Cambridge, ON, CanadaEsala Poya is commemorated on the full moon day of July. The conception of Prince Siddhartha (Bodhisattva) in Queen Mahamaya Devi’s womb occurred on this Poya day. Prince Rahula was born on this Poya Day.…
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Lake Monastery 1145 Roseville RD, Cambridge, ON, CanadaAugust Sil Program
Lake Monastery 1145 Roseville RD, Cambridge, ON, CanadaNikini Poya is commemorated on the full moon day of August. The first Dhamma Sanghayana or convocation, was held with the participation of five hundred arhant monks. The Dalada Perahera is also held during this…
September Sil Program
Lake Monastery 1145 Roseville RD, Cambridge, ON, CanadaBinara Poya is commemorated on the full moon day of September. On this Poya day, the order of Buddhist nuns (Bhikkuni) was established following the request by Maha Prajapathi Gothami together with 500 women.
October Sil Program
Lake Monastery 1145 Roseville RD, Cambridge, ON, CanadaVap Poya is commemorated on the full moon day of October. On this Poya day, the Buddha ended his three month sermon to his mother and other deities. King Devanampiyatissa sent a request to emperor…
December Sil Program
Lake Monastery 1145 Roseville RD, Cambridge, ON, CanadaUnduvap Poya is commemorated on the full moon day of December. On this Poya day, Theri Sanghamitta arrived in Sri Lanka with the sapling of the Jaya Sri Maha Bodhi Tree, which was planted in…
Poson Poya Program
Lake Monastery 1145 Roseville RD, Cambridge, ON, CanadaPoson Poya is commemorated on the full moon day of June. This is a very important Poya day for Sri Lankans. Arahant Mihindu thero, son of Indian emperor Asoka, brought Buddhism to the Island. He…