Significant of Poson Full moon Poya-day
පොසොන් පොහොය දින ඇති වැදගත්කම
Poya is the full-moon of Poson
(June), which is specially important to the Sri Lankan Buddhists as the day on which Emperor Asoka's son, the Arahat
Mahinda thero’s, officially introduced Buddhism to the island in the 3rd century B.C.
Mihintale, the
ancient royal rock; Arahat Mahinda thero perched the first sermon
to the King Devanampiyathissa who was the ruler for Sri Lanka.
On this Poson day Buddhists in all over the world to
practice good qualities while commemoration of the arrival of Mihindu Maha
Rahathan and establishment of Buddhism in Sri Lanka. Blessings of the Noble
Triple Gem!!!
Many religious activities are organized during the
poson period in Sri Lanka such as Sil campaigns, Bodhi Poojas, Dansalas, Poson
devotional songs, Poson pandols and lanterns. Lot of Poson pandols and Poson
Lanterns are making in Anuradhapura, Mihintale, Thanthirimale.
May the Triple Gem Bless you all... !!!
By Kasun Gayasri
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