Load Buddha's first visit to Sri Lanka

Sat, 15 Jan

Navam

Load Buddha's first proclamation of a code of ethical precepts for the Sangha

Sat, 19 Feb

Medin

The day Load Buddha first visited his father after enlightened as a Buddha

Sat, 19 Mar

Bak

The second visit of Lord Buddha to Sri Lanka

Sat, 16 Apr

Vesak

The trice holy day which marks the birth of Prince Sidhartha, Enlightenment, and Parinibbana

Sat, 14 May

Poson

Introduction of Buddhism to Sri Lanka by Arahat Mahinda

Sat, 11 Jun

Esala

Load Buddha preached the first sermon and the Sangha began to observe the three month retreat.

Sat, 16 Jul

Nikini

Monks should meditate on the five contemplations

Sat, 13 Aug

Binara

Lord Buddha preached the Ariyavamsa sutta

Sat, 10 Sep

Vap

The end of Vas and conclusion of Lord Buddha's teaching of Abhidhamma

Sat, 15 Oct

II

The dispatch of the first sixty Arahats, the first messengers of Lord Buddha

Sat, 05 Nov

Unduvap

Nun Sanghamitta, daughter of Emperor Asoka, brought a sapling of the sacred Bodhi tree to Sri Lanka

Sat, 10 Dec