Poson Poya Programme at the Vihara
Poson Poya Programme at the Vihara
The devotees of the Vihara will observe eight precepts on Poson Full moon day .
The Sila programme will run from 9.00am to 5.00pm on 30th of June 07 at the Vihara.
According to the records in Sri Lankan chronicles, Mahawamsa,Dipawamsa, etc.,the Poson full moon day has been associated with the introduction of Buddhism to Sri Lanka.from time immemorial, this occasion has been celebrated and observed by Sri Lankans with immense dedication and deep religious fervour, conscious of the fact that it has offered a noble religious philosophy and also a very satisfactory Sinhala Buddhist social order.
Buddhism was introduced to Sri Lanka by Arahath Maha Mahinda Thera in 308 B.C accompanied by six other monks from India.