Poson celebrated in Lebanon

A religious program to celebrate Poson was held at the Embassy of Sri Lanka in Beirut on 23 and 24 June. The program was organised by the Meera Welfare Society in Lebanon under the patronage of Sri Lanka’s Ambassador to Lebanon H.M.G.R.R.K. Wijerathna Mendis.

On 23 June, midday dana was offered to Galigamuwe Gnanadeepa Thero, Founder ofSeelaSuwa Arana hospital for monks in Horana, and Ganekande Chandrarathana Thero at the official residence of the Ambassador. In the evening, Galigamuwe Gnanadeepa Thero delivered a Dhamma sermon at the official residence to an audience comprising Sri Lankan migrant workers, organisers and the staff of the Embassy.

The Poson program, which was held at the premises of the Embassy of Sri Lanka on 24 June, included observance of sil, Dhamma sermons, Buddha Puja, alms giving and a Dhamma sermon in verse. Around 200 Sri Lankan migrant workers observed sil and more than 1,500 Sri Lankans and Lebanese participated in the Poson program.

Outside the Embassy premises, a dansela had been set up by the Hamra Tharunakela and other donors where rice, cool drinks and ice cream were served to the participants. The Embassy premises had been decorated with Buddhist flags, Poson lanterns, lights and other decorations by the staff of the Embassy and the organisers.

Colombo TV in Sri Lanka telecasted the Poson program live.