“The Path to Perfect Peace and Happiness”

‘‘සබ්බ පාපස්ස අකරණං
කුසලස්ස උපසම්පදා
සචිත්ත පරියෝදපනං
ඒතං බුද්ධාන’සාසනං’’

සියලුම අකුසල් නොම කර    ඉන්නේ
කුසල් දහම් බල එක්කර        ගන්නේ
තමන්ගේ සිත පිරිසිදු කර      ගන්නේ
මෙය අනුසස්නයි බුදුවර        යන්නේ

ධම්මපදය

“Sabba päpassa akaranan 
Kusalassa upasampadä  
Sachitta pariyö dapanan 
Etan Buddhänasäsanan”

Not to do any evil, to cultivate good, to purify one’s mind, this is the Teaching of the Buddhas.

Dhammapada

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Imparting knowledge with a view toward developing and improving another’s knowledge is Dhammadana in Buddhist terminology. The Buddha teaches us to appreciate the value of wisdom since it is the most valuable asset for a living being: hence, the need for us to develop our minds, as well as to help others to develop their knowledge.

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Vesak Full Moon Poya Day 2026

Sunday, May 3rd, 2026

Venue: New York Buddhist Vihara

Join us for a day of reflection, merit-making, and community as we celebrate the Birth, Enlightenment, and Passing (Parinirvana) of the Buddha.


Daytime Spiritual Program (Starting at 8:30 a.m.)

Experience a day of tranquility and mindfulness through:

  • Observance of the Eight Precepts (Sil)
  • Buddha Puja (Offerings)
  • Guided Meditation Sessions
  • Dhamma Sermons & Discussions

Community & Meritorious Acts

  • Blood Donation Program: 10:00 a.m. – 4:00 p.m.
    • Give the gift of life on this auspicious day.
  • Sri Lankan Food “Dansela”: Traditional refreshments will be served to all visitors as the Poya program concludes.

Evening Celebrations

  • Bhakti Gee: A performance of devotional songs by children and adults.
  • Illumination: The temple grounds will be beautifully lit with traditional Vesak Lanterns and candles.

All are cordially invited to participate in these meritorious activities.

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