Every year in the month of May, Buddhists throughout Sri Lanka and around the world celebrate the sacred festival of Vesak on the Full Moon Poya Day. Vesak commemorates the three most significant events in the life of Lord Buddha: His Birth, Enlightenment, and Parinibbāna (Passing Away). To mark this important religious occasion, devotees engage…

The month of June holds great significance for Buddhists throughout Sri Lanka as it marks the historic arrival of Buddhism to the island.

This is a special occasion to celebrate in a temple where young boys who are willing to accept Priesthood with permission from parents and ownership.