2022 Dates
| January (Duruthu Poya) | |
| February (Navam Poya) | |
| March (Madin Poya) | |
| April (Bak Poya) | |
| May (Vesak Poya) | 15th Sun |
| June (Poson Poya) | 14th Tue |
| July (Esala Poya) | 13th Wed |
| August (Nikini Poya) | 11th Thur |
| September (Binara Poya) | 10th Sat |
| October (Vap Poya) | 9th Sun |
| November (Ill Poya) | 7th Mon |
| December (Unduvap Poya) | 7th Wed |
When: Every Poya Day
Where: 30/90 P, Longdon Place, Colombo 7
For: The Whole Family
Time: 7 am – 4 pm
Medium: English
Inquiries: +94 779 700 001
Cost: Free
Schedule
| 7:00 AM | Observing Eight Precepts Theruwan Vandana, Karaneeya Metta Sutta |
| 7:30 AM | Break – Refreshments |
| 8:00 AM | Dhamma Sermon |
| 9:30 AM | Break |
| 9:40 AM | Meditation |
| 10:10 AM | Dhamma Sermon |
| 10:30 AM | Buddha Puja |
| 11:00 AM | Lunch Dana |
| 12:20 PM | Chanting & sharing merits |
| 1:00 PM | Dhamma Sermon |
| 2:00 PM | Dhamma Discussion |
| 3:00 PM | Meditation |
| 3:30PM | Clean Asapuwa (Dhamma Hall ,Shrine Hall, Dana Hall, Kitchen, IT Room, Remove Flags, Book Shop, Wash Room, Garbage) |
| 4:45PM | 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
- Reserved Morning dana (Swaminwahanse)
- Reserved Morning dana (Lay people)
- Reserved Lunch dana (Swaminwahanse)
- Reserved Lunch dana (Lay people)
- Open for Reservations Gilampasa (Lay people)
- Open for Reservations Fruits for the Arahantaka relics puja
- Open for Reservations Kiripidu Puja (Morning wandana)
- Open for Reservations Flowers (Morning wandana)
- Open for Reservations Garlands
- Open for Reservations Transport
- Open for Reservations Electricity
- Open for Reservations Water
| 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:
Photo 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