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Katina Ceremony 2025 & 10th Anniversary Celebration
With heartfelt devotion and community spirit, the Atlantic Theravada Buddhist Society commemorated its 10th anniversary alongside the sacred observance of the 11th Annual Katina Ceremony, held from October 10th to 12th, 2025. This spiritually uplifting event brought together monastics and lay devotees in a celebration of generosity, gratitude, and shared purpose. The Katina Ceremony was…
Annual Sri Lankan Day Meet & Greet Event 2025!
Sri Lankan Day – Meet & Greet is an annual celebration that brings together Sri Lankans and well-wishers to connect, share, and enjoy the vibrant culture of Sri Lanka. Visitors can indulge in authentic Sri Lankan cuisine, explore Sri Lankan running businesses, and build meaningful connections with the community. This lively event will feature a…
Katina Ceremony – 2024
9th Annual Katina Ceremony of the Atlantic Theravada Buddhist Society will be held on 26th and 27th October 2024. On behalf of all members and devotees of the Atlantic Theravada Buddhist Meditation Centre, Pradeep/Nilantha, Gehan/Nadeeka, Priyanth/Kalhari and Asanka/Aruni’s Families invited monastic to observe this year rainy retreat. Here are some highlights. Photos Photos by Lahiru Dushmantha …
Katina Ceremony – 2023
9th Annual Katina Ceremony of the Atlantic Theravada Buddhist Society will be held on 11th and 12th November 2022. On behalf of all members and devotees of the Atlantic Theravada Buddhist Meditation Centre, Peduruge Family invited monastic to observe this year rainy retreat. Here are some highlights. Photos by Roshan Aruna Photos by Lahiru Dushmantha Photos by…
Dispaly of Relics of Buddha and Katina Parade
We are thrilled to share some exciting news with you. In addition to the Katina parade, we will be paying our utmost respects by bringing the relics of Buddha, which have been recovered from the Medirigiriya, King Agbo’s palace archaeological site. Kindly take note of the updated schedule: (Times adjusted accordingly to some requests) The…
Invitation for the Annual Rains Retreat (Vas Aradhana) – 2023
Vas Aradhana (Rainey Retreat Invitation) for this year was held on the 30th of July 2023. On behalf of all members and devotees of the Atlantic Theravada Buddhist Meditation Centre, Peduruge Family invited monastic to observe this year rainy retreat.
Atavisi Buddha Pooja to Bless 2023 New Year
The Atavisi Buddha Pooja will be held to usher in the New Year 2023 on the 1st of January, starting at 6:30 pm. During this ceremony, the devotees can offer the following pooja to each of the 28 Buddha statues. All are cordially invited to join the pooja and receive blessings for the New Year.…
Katina Ceremony – 2022
8th Annual Katina Ceremony of the Atlantic Theravada Buddhist Society will be held on 22nd and 23rd October 2022. On behalf of all members and devotees of the Atlantic Theravada Buddhist Meditation Centre, Christopher Enns invited monastic to observe this year rainy retreat. Here are some highlights.
Vas Sermon and Buddha Pooja – 28th August 2022
Vas Sermon and Buddha Pooja – 28th August 2022
Invitation for the Annual Rains Retreat (Vas Aradhana) – 2022
Vas Aradhana (Rainey Retreat Invitation) for this year was held on the 13th of July 2022. On behalf of all members and devotees of the Atlantic Theravada Buddhist Meditation Centre, Christopher Inns invited monastic to observe this year rainy retreat.