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Buddha Pooja
August 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…
January Sil Program
Lake Monastery 1145 Roseville RD, Cambridge, ON, CanadaDuruthu Poya is commemorated on the full moon day of January. On this Poya day, the Buddha visited Sri Lanka for the first time. He restored peace amongst the Yaksa tribe in Mahiyangana. During this…
February Sil Program
Lake Monastery 1145 Roseville RD, Cambridge, ON, CanadaNavam Poya is commemorated on the full moon day of February. On this Poya day, Arahant Sariputta and Arahant Moggallana were named as the Buddha's Chief Disciples. The Buddha also proclaimed a code of ethics…
March Sil Program
Lake Monastery 1145 Roseville RD, Cambridge, ON, CanadaMedin Poya is commemorated on the full moon day of March. On this Poya day, The Buddha traveled to Kimbulwath Nuwara to visit his father and relatives, for the first time after leaving the palace…
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April Sil Program
Lake Monastery 1145 Roseville RD, Cambridge, ON, CanadaBak Poya is commemorated on the full moon day of April. On this Poya day, The Buddha visited Sri Lanka for the second time. The purpose was to bring peace to the kingdom of Nagadeepa…
Vesak Program
Lake Monastery 1145 Roseville RD, Cambridge, ON, CanadaVesak Poya is commemorated on the full moon day of May. The birth, enlightenment and parinibbana of the Buddha occurred on Vesak Poya day. It is also on such a day that the Buddha made…
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…