Poson poya day on June 8 celebrates the arrival of Buddhism in Sri Lanka | Pledge Holidays Travel Blog

POSON POYA DAY ON JUNE 8 CELEBRATES THE ARRIVAL OF BUDDHISM IN SRI LANKA Every full moon, or poya, means a public holiday in Sri Lanka—and none is so important as the poson poya, on June 8 this year, which celebrates the arrival of Buddhism on our shores nearly 1,500 years ago. Legend has it that during the June poya in BC306, Arahath Mahinda, son of the great King Asoka of India, and a group of missionaries arrived to spread the word of the Buddha. He met King Devanampiyatissa of Sri Lanka atop the Mihintale rock, a landmark 12km east of Anuradhapura, a meeting of minds that paved way for the establishment of Buddhism in Sri Lanka. It is a story infused with mystery and mysticism, harking back to a time when poyas were already established as auspicious and timely reminders of the mystery and magic of Sri Lanka’s long history. Click below for more. #SriLanka #PosonPoya #Buddhism
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