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This poya day is celebrated on the first full moon in January. This is a key religious and historic date in the calendar for Sri Lankans as it marks Gautama Buddha’s first visit to Sri Lanka in the ninth month after attaining Enlightenment.…

In a recent interview on the Sathipattana YouTube channel, Yathiwara Esa engaged in a profound discussion with Venerable Pallekande Ratanasara Thero from the Vajiravansa sect of the Amarapura Chapter. Q: What factors contribute to the…

The Anu Nayaka Thero of the Asgiri Siyam Chapter Most Venerable Venderuwe Sri Upali

Translated to English by Panchamee Hewavissenti from the original article on Satipatthana Magazine

The 88th anniversary of the birth of His Holiness the Dalai Lama, the revered spiritual leader of the Tibetan people, embodiment of compassion, Nobel Peace Prize laureate, and a figure esteemed globally, was commemorated on July 6, 2023.…

In a celebration of scholarly collaboration and cultural exchange, the academic and monastic sessions of the Pali and Sanskrit International Bhikkhu Exchange Program commenced on 07/01/2024 at the main teaching hall of Sera Jey Monastery in…

Ramabhār Stūpa Situated in Kushinagar, Uttar Pradesh, India, the Ramabhār Stūpa marks the hallowed ground where Lord Buddha is believed to have passed away and been cremated. Erected by the Malla kings residing in the region, this…

In the contemporary era, there is a heightened focus on religion, driven by the realization that accumulated wealth and possessions fall short in providing the anticipated, unwavering happiness and contentment. The incessant accumulation of…

Translated by Iruma Rathnayake

The second phase of the Pāli and Sanskrit International Bhikkhu Exchange Programme unfolded in May 2023 in Sri Lanka, hosting thirty monks from Tibet (India), Thailand, Singapore, and Sri Lanka. Spanning from May 2nd to May 17th, the…