The Significant Events of The Navam Full moon Poyaday. [February Poyaday]
01. The first congregation of Maha Sangha “Sangayanawa” or the First Buddhist Council was held on Navam Poya day. This was held three months after the passing away of the Blessed One. It was led by one of the most senior monks in the order – Arahath Mahakassapa Maha Thero.
02. The appointment of Sariputta and Moggallana as the two chief disciples “Aggarasavakas” took place on Navam Poya Day. Sariputta was appointed to the prestigious position “Darmasenadhipati” and Moggallana as “Dharma Purohita” receptively.
03. There are two basic discourses in Buddhism. Those are “Ovada Prathimoksha” means to give advice. Through this, you develop self-discipline. It was on Navam Poya Day that Buddha delivered a sermon on “Ovada Prathimoksha” to Sariputta and Moggallana Theras.
By. Kasun Gayasri
