Vesak celebrated at Sri Lanka High Commission in Canberra May 16, 2017 Vesak celebrations at the Sri Lanka High Commission in Canberra commenced on Vesak Full Moon Poya Day with alms offered to the resident monks of the Canberra Sri Lanka Buddhist Vihara at the High Commission. On Saturday 13th May Vesak Bhakthi Gee were presented by the High Commission staff. Saturday programme included blessings invoked by the venerable monks followed by Bhakthi Gee, where all staff of the High Commission took part. Addressing the large gathering of Sri Lankan community, Australian officials and members of the diplomatic community, High Commissioner S. Skandakumar reflected on Lord Buddha’s perception of man’s own enemy, his ego. “It’s like a film over your eyes, that blurs your vision. It’s only when you remove it, will you be able to see your way forward clearly”. It is the value of Humility that is emphasised ...