| 6 Jan | Duruthu Full Moon Poya Day |
| 5 Feb | Navam Full Moon Poya Day |
| 6 Mar | Madin Full Moon Poya Day |
| 5 Apr | Bak Full Moon Poya Day |
| 5 May | Vesak Full Moon Poya Day |
| 3 Jun | Poson Full Moon Poya Day |
| 3 Jul | Adhi Esala Full Moon Poya Day |
| 1 Aug | Esala Full Moon Poya Day |
| 30 Aug | Nikini Full Moon Poya Day |
| 29 Sep | Binara Full Moon Poya Day |
| 28 Oct | Vap Full Moon Poya Day |
| 26 Nov | Ill Full Moon Poya Day |
| 26 Dec | Unduvap Full Moon Poya Day |
📅 When: Every Poya Day
⏱️ Time: 7 am – 4 pm
🛕 Where: 35 Veherakanda Road, Beddagana, Sri Jayawardenepura Kotte
🧎 For: The Whole Family
🎤 Medium: English
📱 Inquiries: +94 779 700 001 (Monks) | 💬 Chat on WhatsApp
💰 Cost: Free
🔊 To Receive Updates
📝 Program Schedule
| 07:00 AM | Observing Eight Precepts Theruwan Vandana, Karaneeya Metta Sutta |
| 07:30 AM | Break – Refreshments |
| 08:00 AM | Dhamma Sermon |
| 09:30 AM | Break |
| 09:40 AM | Meditation |
| 10:10 AM | Dhamma Sermon |
| 10:30 AM | Buddha Puja |
| 11:00 AM | Lunch Dana |
| 12:20 PM | Chanting & sharing merits |
| 01:00 PM | Dhamma Sermon |
| 02:00 PM | Dhamma Discussion |
| 03:00 PM | Meditation |
| 03:30 PM | Clean Asapuwa (Dhamma Hall ,Shrine Hall, Dana Hall, Kitchen, Wash Room) |
| 04:45 PM | Conclusion |
📋 Registration
Please see the attached link for the registration form. Please confirm your participation by filling out this Google form.
🤝 Contributions for the Poya day program
You can also help the poya program by donating. If you would like to participate in this virtuous deed, please contact us on WhatsApp +94 715962399. Please specify which item you intend to contribute to. Send the deposit slips to Whatsapp or donations@serenecolombo.org telling us the purpose of the donation
| 🍲 Morning dana (Swaminwahanse) | WhatsApp Us 💬 | Open for Reservation |
| 🍜 Morning dana (Laypeople) | WhatsApp Us 💬 | Open for Reservation |
| 🥘 Lunch dana (Swaminwahanse) | WhatsApp Us 💬 | Open for Reservation |
| 🥙 Lunch dana (Laypeople) | WhatsApp Us 💬 | Open for Reservation |
| 🧃 Gilampasa (Laypeople) | WhatsApp Us 💬 | Open for Reservation |
| 🍇 Fruits for the Arahantaka relics puja | WhatsApp Us 💬 | Open for Reservation |
| 🥛 Kiripidu Puja (Morning wandana) | WhatsApp Us 💬 | Open for Reservation |
| 🌻 Flowers (Morning wandana) | WhatsApp Us 💬 | Open for Reservation |
| 🌸 Garlands | WhatsApp Us 💬 | Open for Reservation |
| 🚌 Transport | WhatsApp Us 💬 | Open for Reservation |
| 💡 Electricity | WhatsApp Us 💬 | Open for Reservation |
| 💧 Water | WhatsApp Us 💬 | Open for Reservation |
| Account Name: | English Dhamma Centre |
| A/C No: | 0091 6000 0357 |
| Bank | Sampath Bank |
| Branch: | Pita Kotte |
| Bank Code | 7278 |
| Branch Code | 91 |
| Swift Code: | BSAMLKLX |
| Type of Account: | Current Account |
🔊 Streaming Platforms
You can watch the poya day dhamma sermon on the platforms listed below.
❓Questions
If you have any questions, kindly send a SMS to:
📷 Gallery
🗒️ Useful Handouts to be ready during the program
8 Precepts
Read Eight Precepts online
Buddha Vandana Book
This is the Vandana book we use that has Sinhala letters, English letters, and English meaning. You can print as a booklet Using Acrobat Reader. (how to)
Qualities of the Supreme Buddha Kavi
Duk Vindina Jīvitha Gena Kavi
Stanza to worship monks
Okasa Vandami: This is what we recite to worship monks after a bana or a puja. You can read it online or download the PDF.
🧎 Meditations
Loving Kindness Meditation
This is the basic loving-kindness meditation that we do at many of the meditation programs here.
Buddhanussati
- Download a PDF of the meditation on recollecting the qualities of the Supreme Buddha
Kavi Chanting