London Vihara holds New Year religious programme
From early in the morning till late at night on January 1, 2020, a large number of Sri Lankan and British devotees and those from many other communities living in the UK visited the London Buddhist Vihara to offer prayers and take part in the various religious programmes.
Buddha Puja, Buddha Vandana, Dana and Pariththa chanting were held throughout the day. Special arrangements were made to chant Seth Pirith. The Chief Sangha Nayake of Great Britain, the Most Ven. Bogoda Seelawimala Thera, the Ven. Thawalama Bandula Thera and the Ven. Kalugamuwe Kassapa Thera participated in these programmes.
Mid- day Dana for the Mahasangha was offered by the Sri Lanka High Commission. The Ven. Seelawimala Nayaka Thera in his Anusasanaa said: "It was a great pleasure for all at the Vihara to extend their sincere greeting and good wishes to every one visiting the temple on the dawn of a new year as well as a new decade."
The Nayaka Thera paid Punyanumodana, expressing his gratitude to everyone who helped in various ways to make the 2019 a productive year for the Vihara. He also reminded everyone about receiving Planning Approval for a much-needed Building Extension at the vihara.
The relevant information and the building plans have been displayed in the main hall and posted on the LBV website."The Nayaka Thera made an appeal for support and assistance from everyone to make this project a reality. "Your kind donations are most welcome in fulfilling this objective for the successful completion of the project within cost and time."
Vihara Management Committee members with the help of other sayakas offered "Kiri Bath" and refreshments to every one who visited the Vihara during the day.