Vesak was celebrated at the Berlin Vihara (Das Buddhistische Haus in Berlin – Frohnau, Germany) on Sunday May 26 under the patronage of Sri Lanka’s Ambassador to Germany Sarath Kongahage, and in the presence of a large gathering of Buddhists and well – wishers from Sri Lanka, Germany, Thailand, Cambodia, Vietnam, Laos, Burma, Bangladesh andothers. [...]

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Vesak was celebrated at the Berlin Vihara (Das Buddhistische Haus in Berlin – Frohnau, Germany) on Sunday May 26 under the patronage of Sri Lanka’s Ambassador to Germany Sarath Kongahage, and in the presence of a large gathering of Buddhists and well – wishers from Sri Lanka, Germany, Thailand, Cambodia, Vietnam, Laos, Burma, Bangladesh andothers.

Altogether five Buddhist monks participated in the Vesak Day programme which was organised and co – ordinated by Manager of the Berlin Vihara and Vice – President of the German Dharmaduta Society Mr. Tissa Weeraratna. They were the well known American monk Ven. Bhante Yogavacara Rahula, Ven. Mahasengama Punnananda Thero (Viharadhikari of the Kurunegala Athkanda Raja Mahavihara), Ven. Dikwelle Seelasumana Thero (Resident monk), Ven. Kongaspitiye Santharakkhitha Thero (Resident Monk) and Rev. Nyanaviveka (German monk).




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