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New Dhammaduta Bhikkhu Anagarika Dharmapala Trust has appointed Ven Konwewe Ariyarathna to serve at the London Buddhist Vihara. Ven Ariyarathana arrived at the Vihara on 3 January 2010 from Sri Lanka. He comes from Ipologama in Anuradhapura District.He served as a teacher before taking up his appointment at the Vihara..

 

Katina Ceremony at the Vihara

The Katina ceremony was held at the Vihara on Sunday 1 November 2009. Katina traditionally signifies the end of the rainy season in India during which the monks spent this period in retreat. At the end of the period, the lay supporters offer the monks their requisites. This tradition which originated in India is observed to this day. Offering the katina robe which is hand sewn by the devotees is an important event of this ceremony. The robe is offered to the Sangha and the monks gathered then decide to offer the robe to the most deserving monk. This year the robe was offered to Ven Tawalama Bandula, resident monk at LBV. This years Katina was sponsored by Ms Sooriya Samaraweera

 

 

The President visits London Buddhist Vihara

His Excellency Mahinda Rajapakse, President of Sri Lanka, visited the London Buddhist Vihara on Saturday 20 September 2008 on his way to USA. He attended a short blessing ceremony held by the resident monks. Also present was the High Commissioner for Sri Lanka, HE Nihal Jayasinghe. The President is seen with the resident monks and members of the Vihara Management Committee.                                                                                                                                                                                                Pictures by Nishantha