29/05/2026
Vesak commemorated in Singapore
The High Commission of Sri Lanka in Singapore commemorated Vesak 2026 with a Dhamma Sermon and an alms-giving on Saturday, 16 May 2026, at the Sri Lankaramaya Buddhist Temple.
Dahawal dana alms were offered to the resident monks of Sri Lankaramaya viharaya, followed by a dhamma sermon in the evening.
Dhamma sermon was delivered by Ven D. Gnanarathana Thero, a resident monk at Sri Lankaramaya Temple under the spiritual guidance of Ven K. Rathanananda Nayaka Thero, Chief Incumbent of the Sri Lankaramaya Buddhist Temple.
Delivering the sermon, Ven. Thero highlighted the fundamental teachings of Buddhism: the Four Noble Truths, the Noble Eightfold Path and the importance of shaping one's life accordingly. At the end of the Sermon, blessings were offered to the government and the people of Sri Lanka, the High Commissioner & the staff, and attendees.
The occasion also paid tribute to the late Hon. Lakshman Kadirgamar, former Minister of Foreign Affairs of Sri Lanka, who was instrumental in the recognition of Vesak as a day of international observance at the United Nations (UN).
The event was attended by members of the Sri Lankan expatriate community, representatives of the Singapore Sinhala Buddhist Association, the High Commissioner, the High Commission staff, and devotees. The attendees were served light refreshments after the sermon.
To mark Vesak week, the High Commission premises were adorned with Buddhist flags, colourful Vesak lanterns, and decorations, creating a vibrant Vesak atmosphere.
High Commission of Sri Lanka
Singapore
29.05.2026