Poson – A Celebration of Enlightenment and Heritage
Poson, one of the most sacred Buddhist festivals in Sri Lanka, commemorates the historic arrival of Buddhism to the island
in the 3rd century BCE by Arahant Mahinda, son of Emperor Ashoka of India. More than just a religious observance,
Poson is a celebration of spiritual awakening and cultural identity.
Observed on the full moon day of June, this revered occasion highlights the profound impact of the Dhamma on Sri Lankan life and values.
At our temple in the UK, Poson is marked with devotion, Dhamma sermons, meditation, traditional rituals, and community gatherings.
offering all generations an opportunity to reflect on the teachings of the Buddha and proudly preserve our Sri Lankan Buddhist heritage abroad.
In celebration of the upcoming Poson Festival, the children of our Dhamma School,
together with their parents, will be presenting a special drama and Bhakti Gee program.
We kindly invite you and your family to join us for this meaningful, cultural and spiritual evening.
Your presence would be a great honour and encouragement to the participants.
Venue – Braunstone Civic Centre,203, Kingsway Town, LE3 2PP
Date – 15.06.2025
Time – 4.30 P.M.
Photos and videos of the event
මෙම වැඩසටහන් සදහා දායකත්වය දැරීමට අපේක්ෂාකරන සැදැහැවතුන් ඔබගේ දායකත්වය
පහත සදහන් පරිදි විහාර දායක සභාව වෙත යොමුකිරීමට කාරුණික වන්න.
Please submit your valuable contribution to the EMBA committee
using the details given below.
Direct Bank Transfer Via Online Banking.
The East Midlands Buddhist Association (EMBA)
Bank Name – Co-Operative Bank plc.,
77-79 Market Place, Leicester LE1 5EN
Account Number- 65002247
Sort Code – 089077
Inquiries: Rev. Saddhnanda Thero, Leicester Buddhist Vihara, 9 Una Ave, Braunstone Town, Leicester LE3 2GS Phone: 0116 282 5003 email:enquiries@leicesterbuddhistvihara.co.uk
Electronic mail
enquiries@leicesterbuddhistvihara.co.uk
Telephone:
+44 116 282 5003