Significance of Vesak
Thrice-blessed Day is the simple way of explaining what Vesak Day means. Vesak marks the Birth, Enlightenment and Passing away of the Buddha. All these three events took place on the Full Moown Poya Day in the month of Vesak – presently the month of May. The Buddhists observe ‘Ata Sil’ – Eight Precepts on [...]
Rehan’s Vesak Lantern
Rehan was determined to make a big Vesak lantern this time. His neighbour Samal had made a very beautiful lantern last year for Vesak. Everyone had admired Samal’s lantern and no one had noticed Rehan’s lanterns much. “I can’t let the same thing happen this year as well!” thought Rehan. “I should make a big [...]
Kids World
My mother My mother’s name is Wathsala. She is a nurse. She is going to hospital every day. My mother can cook tasty food. My mother helps me with my school homework. She is kind to me and my younger brother. My mother comes to my school every day to accompany me. My mother teaches [...]