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P oson Poya, the full moon day on which Buddhism was brought to Sri Lanka by Ashoka’s son Mahinda in 236BC was celebrated in Sri Lanka on 21st June. In May, it was Buddha Purnima, or Vesak ...

Sri Lanka has declared a week of celebrations to mark Vesak, which fell on Friday, the first full moon of May, and banned the sale of alcohol over the weekend. The country’s jails are overcrowded. As ...

The Poson Poya, also known as the full moon day of June, holds significant religious importance for Sri Lankans. This day commemorates the arrival of Ven Mahinda Arahan to the island, a crucial event ...

The Jaya Sri Maha Bodhi temple holds a special significance in the India-Sri Lanka civilisational relations. ... It’s a deeply humbling moment to be at one of the most revered sites in Buddhism.

The sapling was planted at Anuradhapura in Sri Lanka, marking the beginning of Buddhism. Both the tree and the faith continue and flourish on the island. Sacred Bodhi Tree, Anuradhapura ...

Prime Minister Dinesh Gunawardena said with the introduction of ordination of a large group of Thai Buddhists as Buddhist monks on Vesak Full Moon day, adding that the religious ties that existed for ...

Poson Poya, the full moon day on which Buddhism was brought to Sri Lanka by Ashoka’s son Mahinda in 236BC was celebrated in Sri Lanka on 21st June.