Navam Poya, an important day for Buddhists
The Navam Full Moon Poya Day which falls on
February 7 this year is important to Buddhists all over the world.
In addition to Sri Lanka, Navam Full Moon Poya is celebrated on a
grand scale at many other places including the London Buddhist
Vihara, Texas Buddhist Temple, USA and Melbourne Buddhist Temple in
Australia.
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Buddha appoints two chief disciples
This year's Navam Poya falls on Tuesday,
February 7. On the Poya day, devotees, clad in white, visit temples
across the island. They observe the eight precepts (Atasil) and
engage in various religious rituals, practising the teachings of the
Buddha. Navam Poya commemorates many significant events that
occurred over 25 centuries ago in the land where Buddhism
flourished.
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