Monthly Sil Programme
The monthly full moon day religious observances in held at the Vihara premises with the participation of devotees. It is conducted in the Sinhala medium as per now. However, it is possible to participate in the mindfulness session in the morning. The Sil programme starts at 8:30 PM and ends at 5:00 PM. A general programme schedule is as follows.
Note: Currently, the Sil Programme is held at the Vihara Premises.
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Month |
Poya |
Date |
|---|---|---|
| January | Duruthu | 10 Jan 2026 |
| February | Navam | 07 Feb 2026 |
| March | Medin | 07 Mar 2026 |
| April | Bak | 04 April 2026 |
| May | Vesak | 09 May 2026 |
| June | Poson | 27 June 2026 |
| July | Esala | 25 July 2026 |
| August | Nikini | 22 August 2026 |
| September | Binara | 26 September 2026 |
| October | Vap | 24 October 2026 |
| November | Ill | None |
| December | Unduvap | 12 December 2026 |
Sil Programme is conducted to provide an opportunity for the devotees to enhance their spiritual life effectively. Throughout the day, devotees and other contributors would have the valuable opportunity to engage in 2 hours of mindfulness sessions and Dhamma talks delivered by senior monks.
Please inform us if you wish to participate in our upcoming sil programmes. You also have the opportunity to contribute on the day of the Sil Programme.
General Contributions:
- Provide refreshments for Monks and other (Sil) laypeople in the morning.
- Mid-Day meal (Dahawal Danaya) for Monks and other (Sil) laypeople.
- Support by helping us on the day (labour).
- Sponsor for a Pirikara or any offering items.
If you would like to contribute, please inform us.
Sil Programme schedule:
| Time | Activity |
|---|---|
|
08:30 AM – 09:00 AM |
Observance of eight precepts, Vandana and Buddha Pooja |
|
09:00 AM |
Refreshments |
|
9:30 AM – 11:00 AM |
Sil Programme (Mindfulness) |
|
11:00 AM – 11:30 AM |
Buddha Pooja |
|
11:30 AM - 12:30 PM |
Dana for Monks and Upasaka/Upasikas |
|
01:00 PM – 02:45 PM |
Sil Programme (Dhamma Talk & Discussion) |
|
02:45 PM – 03:00 PM |
Tea and Break |
|
03:00 PM – 04:45 PM |
Sil Programme (Dhamma Talk & Discussion) |
|
05:00 PM |
End of Programme |