Esala English Sermon

Monthly Poya Day Program

On every full moon poya day, venerable monks from Mahamevnawa Buddhist Monasteries will conduct religious programs such as Observance of Sil, Dhamma Talks and Discussions, Meditation and Buddha Vandana

📅 When: Every National Poya Day in Sri Lanka
⏱️ Time: 7 am – 5 pm
🛕 Where: Chartered Institute of Personnel Management Sri Lanka (CIPM)
🧎 For: Adults & Children 7 years and up
🎤 Medium: English & Sinhala
💰 Cost: Expenses are covered with generous donations

The Esala full moon poya marks the anniversary of the Supreme Buddha’s preaching of the first sermon, the Dhammacakkappavattana Sutta. It was with this Sutta that he shared his unique discovery of the Four Noble Truths with the world. This also marks the founding of the bhikkhu Sangha. In this sermon you will have the chance to understand the great importance of all these events