Under the patronage of Ambassador Buddhi K. Athauda , the Embassy of Sri Lanka in the Netherlands organized a special Banasermon at the official residence of the Ambassador on 3rd of February 2015 to invoke blessings to Sri Lanka and also to the Sri Lankan community.
Ven. Murungasyaye Gnaanissara Nayaka Thero of the Buddhist Jetavana Vihara in Paris delivering Bana highlighted the noble truth of Lord Buddha’s teachings in nurturing and guiding ones own life to a better way. Ven. Gnaanissara Thero citing Maha Mangala Sutta added the necessity of training of the mind during one’s own lifetime as mind precedes everything and determines one’s own cycle of sansara.
Followed Bana, a Pirith session was held with the participation of Ven. Rajakeeya Panditha Mapalagama Vajira Thero.
The event was attended by the Sri Lankan community of all religious backgrounds and notably several foreign nationals who follow the Buddhist path.
The Banasermon which was coincided with the Nawam Full moon Poya Day was provided a valuable opportunity for those who are miles away from their motherland to listen to noble Dhamma.
The Embassy of Sri Lanka
The Hague
09th February 2015
