Past Events

September Sil Program

Lake Monastery 1145 Roseville RD, Cambridge, ON, Canada

Binara 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, Canada

Vap 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, Canada

Unduvap 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, Canada

Duruthu 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, Canada

Navam 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…