The Sacred Significance of Vesak Full Moon Poya Day – By Malsha – eLanka Vesak Full Moon Poya Day stands as the holiest and most significant religious observance for Buddhists across the world. This revered day marks several pivotal events in the life of Gautama Buddha—his birth, Enlightenment, and Parinibbana (passing away). Recognizing its profound spiritual importance, the late Sri Lankan Foreign Minister Lakshman Kadirgamar played a vital role in declaring Vesak as an international religious day, acknowledged by the United Nations. Despite global and local challenges, including international terrorism, Sri Lanka remains steadfast in its commitment to celebrate this spiritually enriching occasion with reverence and devotion. Temangula – The Three Sacred Events The term Temangula in Sinhala combines “Te” (three) and “Mangula” (auspicious events), referring to the triple occurrences on Vesak: The birth of Prince Siddhartha, His attainment of Enlightenment, and His passing into Parinibbana. These three momentous events ...
May 11, 2025
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