Sri Lanka Foundation

Vesak - Sill and Bhavana Program
2015-05-17 09:00 - 17:00 (America/Los_Angeles) | Maithree Vihara, 10819 Penrose St.,, Sun Valley, CA, 91352, United States
9:00am Observance of Eight Precepts 9:30am Meditation by Ven. Bhikkhu Dhammananda
10:30am Sutra Discussion by Ven. Aparekke Punyasiri Thero
11:30am Buddha Puja and Lunch Dana
1:00pm Dhamma Sermon by Ven. Napatawala Dhammananda Thero
2:15pm Gilanpasa (Tea Break)
2:30pm Dhamma Sermon by Ven. Professor Wilegoda Ariyadeva Thero
3:45pm Dhamma Discussion
4:30pm Buddha Vandana & Chanting of Pirith
5:00pm End

Vesak Dansala
2015-05-16 19:30 - 22:00 | Sun Valley Temple, 8850 Lankershim Bl., Sun Valley, CA, 91352, United States
Description: Come join us with your family to nostalgic Sri Lankan tradition of sharing a meal with your friends and neighbors.
Cost: Free

For more information: contact the temple @ (818) 767-0602 or SLAASC 818-223-1217 or email. vpslaasc@icloud.com

SPM Sensation
2015-05-16 18:30 - 23:30 | Greyhound Social Club, 140 Rookwood Rd, Yagoona, NSW, 2199, Australia
Tickets: $60.00
For more information contact:

Samali 0402 601 215

Prashanthi 0468 428 639

Antoinette 0414 976 010

Tharana 0409 845 362

Akuru Maki Naa
2015-05-16 18:30 - 22:00 | Oakington Manor School, Oakington Manor Drive, Wembley, Middlesex, HA9 6NF, United Kingdom
Description: Organized by the Birmingham Buddhist Maha Vihara in aid of the new building fund. Visharadha Edward Jayakody & Visharadha Charitha Priyadharshani live in London
Tickets: £50.00-VIP, £25.00, £5.00-Child , Kids under 10 are free.

For more information: Call Dhammika: 07717488906, Lasantha: 07723081536, BBMH: 0121 5236660

Atavisi Buddha Puja
2015-05-16 17:30 - 21:00 | Indiana Buddhist Temple, 7528 Thompson Rd., Hoagland, IN, 46745, United States
The most auspicious ceremony of the evening is offering obeisance to 28 past Buddhas including the present Gotama Buddha. This ancient devotional practice increases our affinity with infinite virtues of Buddhas and deepens and our commitment on the Path. In this ceremony we recite the names of past 28 Buddhas and make offerings to them individually.
Cost: $50.00 per puja

Contact: Indiana Buddhist Temple @ (260)-447-5269

Vesak Celebration
2015-05-16 11:00 - 18:30 | Indiana Buddhist Temple, 7528 Thompson Rd., Hoagland, IN, 46745, United States
Indiana Buddhist Temple cordially invite everyone to join the Vesak Day. The day of birth, enlightenment and passing away of the Buddha.
Tickets: FREE all are welcome

Contact: Indiana Buddhist Temple @ 260-447-5269

Invitation From Maithree Vihara - Sun Valley
2015-05-16 07:00 - 2015-05-17 12:30 | Maithree Vihara, 10819 Penrose St.,, Sun Valley, CA, 91352, United States
Pinnacle unveiling of the new Stupa

Ceremonial opening of the new Vihara &

Offering felicitations to new Chief Prelate

Saturday, May 16th from 4.00pm – 9.00pm

Sunday, May 17th from 7.00am – 12.30pm

Cost: Open to all FREE

Contact: Ven. Aparekke Punyasiri Thero @ 818 768 9382

Hanthanata Payana Sanda
2015-05-10 18:00 - 22:00 | Besen Centre, Burwood, 87189 Station St., Burwood, VIC, 3125, Australia
Amarasiri Pieris in Concert with Indrajith Mirihan’s music directorship and Sounds. Proudly presented by Japura Alumni Association of Australia..

Tickets: $30.00

Contact: Jayamini – 0404 435 115, Neil 0438 651 238

Wesak Poya Program
2015-05-10 07:30 - 17:30 | Georgia Buddhist Vihara, 3153 Miller Road, Lithonia, GA, 30038, United States
Come commemorate the birth, enlightenment (nirvāna), and death (Parinirvāna) of Gautama Buddha.
Tickets: Free, Open to all.

Contact: Bhante Panamwela. Wajirabuddhi, Chief Abbot of GBV @ (770) 987 8442

"Gamana" by Thaala Asapuwa
2015-05-09 14:00 - 18:00 | Drum Theatre, Lonsdale St. & Walker St., Dandenong, VIC, 3175, Australia
An adventure for the imagination and the soul and above all a revelation.
Show Times: 2.00p.m. and 6.30p.m.

Tickets: $25.00 (2+ years)

Contact: Nandana 0433 759 045 Nandasiri 0430 048 648 Pavithra 0431 188 905 Thusitha 0412 184 428

Lecture on South and Southeast Asian Art
2015-05-03 13:00 - 16:00 | Los Angeles County Museum of Art, 5905 Wilshire Bl., Los Angeles, CA, 90036, United States
Osmund Bopearachchi, Director of Research at the French National Center for Scientific Research (C.N.R.S), discusses “Sri Lanka: A Land of Multicultural Exchanges.” Dr. Bopearachchi presents the spectacular but little-known art from the island nation of Sri Lanka. He places the Buddhist and Hindu sculpture, paintings, and architecture in their relationship to the art of South and Southeast Asia, identifying Sri Lanka as a hub of trade and culture across Asia.
In addition to being the Director of Research at the French National Center for Scientific Research (C.N.R.S), Osmund Bopearachchi teaches Central Asian and South-Asian archaeology and art history at the Paris IV-Sorbonne University. Currently he is a visiting scholar in Central Asian Art and Archaeology at the University of California, Berkeley. He has published nine books, edited six books and published 130 articles in international journals.

More information about this lecture and LACMA available at:
http://www.lacma.org/event/south-and-southeast-asian-art-lecture-0

Tickets: Free and open to the public

Contact: Diana Wyenn (323) 857 4732

Vesak Observances
2015-05-03 07:00 - 2015-05-09 20:30 | Sarathchandra Buddhist Center, 10717 Oxnard St., North Hollywood, CA, 91606, United States
Sunday May 03, 2015 From 7.00am – 3.00m Observance of Eight Precepts
Saturday May 09, 2015 From 6.00pm – 8.30pm Atavisi Buddha Pooja, Bhakti Geetha

Tickets: Open to all FREE

Contact: Ven. Kolitha Thero @ 818 760 8361

Gypsies - Dance With The Fabulous
2015-05-02 19:00 - 2015-05-03 01:00 | Holiday Inn Chicago North Shore, 5300 W. Touhy Ave., Skokie, IL, 60077, United States
Tickets:
Early birds special must be purchased before Apr 15, 2015.

Table $100.00 (each ticket), Early bird special $75.00

Regular Ticker $75.00, Early bird special $60.00

Kids Tickets (age 5-15) $25.00,

Kids age under 5 free

Contact:Ajith Wijenayake (414) 731 4515

Emmanuel (847) 329 7922

Wesak Program
2015-05-02 09:00 - 18:00 | Sri Ratana International Buddhist Center, 2780 Lincoln Ave, Anaheim, CA, 92801, United States
Observance of Precepts
Tickets: Free, Open to all.

Contact: Sri Ratana International Buddhist Center at (714) 821-8576

Wesak "Sill & Bhavana" Program
2015-05-02 07:30 - 17:00 | Los Angeles Buddhist Vihara, 920 N. Summit Ave., Pasadena, CA, 91103, United States
Observance of Precepts (Sill), Dhamma Discussions & Practice of Meditation (Bhavana)
Tickets: Free, Open to all.

Contact: Los Angeles Buddhist Vihara at (626) 797-6144

Wesak Full Moon (Poya) Day Service
2015-05-02 07:30 - 17:00 | Dharma Vijaya Buddhist Vihara, 1847 Crenshaw Bl., Los Angeles, CA, 90019, United States
Observance of the Eight Precepts (Atasil) : 7:30 am – 5:00 pm [Vegetarian breakfast & lunch provided]
Tickets: Free, Open to all.

Contact: (323) 737-5084

A Dream Beyond the Horizon "Kalpaanthe Sihinayak"
2015-04-26 18:15 - 21:15 | Reading Cinemas – Rouse Hill, 10-14 Market Lane, Rouse Hill, NSW, Australia
Description: Directed by Channa Perera “A Dream Beyond the Horizon” The first Sri Lankan movie starring insane actress Charitra Chandranath.
Tickets: $25

For more information: Contact Harsha @ 0416470383

Sri Lankan Community Young Physician Mixer
2015-04-26 16:00 - 18:00 | Children’s Clinic, 504 S. Sierra Madre Bl., Pasadena, CA, 91107, United States
Description: Come join other young Sri Lankan physicians network and mentor young adults who are thinking about entering the medical field.
Cost: TBA

For more information: Dr. Rehana Hethumuni rhethumuni@yahoo.com or Dr. Janesri De Silva info@ktdoctor.com

Annual New Year Festival - 2015
2015-04-26 09:45 - 14:00 | River Front Park, 6200 E. Fletcher Ave., Tampa, FL, 33637, United States
Description: The Friends of Sri Lanka club at USF in Tampa Florida organizing the Annual New Year Festival on 26th of April at River Front Park, USF Keep your day reserved.
Cost: Free

For More Information: call 813.974.0934 or email samarasi@eng.usf.edu

Bak Poya Program
2015-04-26 07:30 - 17:30 | Georgia Buddhist Vihara, 3153 Miller Road, Lithonia, GA, 30038, United States
Come celebrate Bak Poya with a dharma discussion and meditation.
Cost: Free, Open to all.

Contact: Bhante Panamwela. Wajirabuddhi, Chief Abbot of GBV @ (770) 987 8442

Madura Gee Sandawa
2015-04-25 18:30 - 21:30 | Senshin Buddhist Temple, 1311 W. 37th St., Los Angeles, CA, 90007, United States
Tickets: $20.00. For more information, call: Ramani 310 279 7653. Portion of the proceeds go to “GIVE TO LANKA” project.

Miss Sri Lanka Italy 2015
2015-04-25 18:00 - 23:00 | Sheraton Malpensa Hotel, Terminal 1 Aeroporto Malpensa 2000, 21010 Ferno VA, Italy
Miss Sri Lanka Italy 2015 on the 25th of April 2015 at Sheraton Malpensa Hotel. Organized by LOTUS CLUB Milan
Project Manager: Valentina Gonsal

Music: Centigradz

Tickets are available Now. Please call +39348 7780571

Terminal 1, Aeroporto Malpensa 2000, 21010 Ferno VA, Italy

Hiru Mala Hinahenawa
2015-04-25 18:00 - 21:00 | The Don Moore Community Centre, Cnr N Rocks Rd & Farnell Ave, Carlington, NSW, 2118, Australia
Description: Muthuhara is a popular childen’s program telecasted on Sri Lanka’s Rupavahini Channel. Muthuhara Sydney was the first international club to be launched and to celebrate our fifth anniversary we have produced a CD of Sinhalese songs written by Mr. Maithri Panagoda and music composed by Dr. Shelton Premaratne and Mr. Agra Premaratne.
Tickets: Free Entry

For more information: Kelsi Muramudali 0433 089 057 kelsi.muramudali@gmail.com

Launch of Sri Lankan Children Foundation
2015-04-25 12:15 - 16:30 | Rising Sun Hotel, 138 Greenford Road, Sudbury Hill, Harrow, HA1 3QL, United Kingdom
Description: This April be a part of the change as we launch Sri Lankan Children Foundation. SLCF aims to relieve financial hardship, poor health and advance education of children in Sri Lanka, particularly but not exclusively orphans. Come join us and learn more about SLCF and enjoy a live performance by Inno Genga.
Cost: Varies ₤10.00, ₤15.00, ₤20.00, ₤25.00

For more information: Call +44 2071931917 or visit http://srilankanchildrenfoundation.org

Masquerade Ball
2015-04-24 19:30 - 23:30 | Hilton Sydney Ballroom, 488 George Street, Sydney, NSW, 2000, Australia
“Mask up for Soldier On” is about Australians coming together to show their support for our physically and psychologically wounded. Come enjoy an evening with Desmond De Silva, Corrine Almeida and the band Burn.
Tickets: Limited tickets available. AUD $125.00

Contact: Lanchani: 041 608 1393 or Vicky: 042 520 4242

Masquerade Ball
2015-04-24 19:30 - 22:00 | Hilton Sydney Ballroom, 488 George Street, Sydney, NSW, 2000, Australia

Gypsies Live Concert in Los Angeles with Ronnie Leech & Channa Upuli Dancing Troupe.
2015-04-19 16:30 - 19:30 | Pearson Park Amphitheater, 401 N. Lemon St., Anaheim, CA, 92805, United States
Gypsies Live Concert in Los Angeles with Ronnie Leech & Channa Upuli Dancing Troupe.Sunday, April 19, 2015 4:30PM & Onwards

Gypsies Live Concert
2015-04-19 16:00 - 21:00 | Pearson Park Amphitheater, 401 N. Lemon St., Anaheim, CA, 92805, United States
Win $5,000 CASH at the Gypsies Concert. The Most Entertaining Musical Group in Sri Lanka. “Live Concert” in Anaheim on Sunday April 19th, 2015.
Channa Upuli Dancing Troupe with a Brilliant Performance.

Yes, it is “Gypsies”. The most entertaining musical band in Sri Lanka will perform a “Live Concert”. The band is lead by highly talented and magnificent Sri Lankan artist Sunil Perera along with Piyal Perera and Ronnie Leech (Thattaya).</p
Gypsies will arrive after a long period of 11 years to entertain you with the most Vibrating Sinhala Music to keep you on your toes. Please mark the date right now and reserve the date to be there at the Pearson Park Amphitheater before 4:00 p.m.

Channa Upuli Dancing Troupe.
The most beautiful Sri Lankan girls with Exceptional Dancing Talent will perform in this Musical Show. This is the show you cannot miss at any cost.

Open Air Concert.
Yes, It is an “Open Air Concert” under the shining stars on a fabulous evening. Yes, there is plenty of Sri Lankan Food available for sale at the premises.

FREE Parking.
Yes it is Freeeeeeeeeee. But please come early before 4:00 p.m. to get your spot without bumping into others. The show will start 4:30 p.m. sharp and will end 7:30 p.m.

Win $5,000 CASH.
Yes, you can walk away with $5,000 CASH during the show. When you buy a Ticket to come for the show, you are entered into the “Raffle” to win $5,000 CASH. It can be any Regular Ticket at $45 or VIP Ticket at $60. That means if you are seated at the show you could be the winner and can go home that night with $5,000 CASH in your Pocket. You cannot get anything better than this.
Please enjoy the show with an opportunity to win $5,000 CASH. You can increase your chances of winning the $5,000 CASH by buying additional tickets at $5 if you wish. Yes, someone will go home with $5,000 CASH and it could be you…………?

17th Magnificent Production by Thusitha De Silva, the Best in Show Business, to Bring you the Best.

Sunfest 2015
2015-04-19 09:00 - 23:30 | Castle Hill Showgrounds, Carrington Road, Castle Hill, Australia
Sinhalese Cultural Forum of NSW celebrates Sinhala Avurudu on Sunday April 19th @ Castle Hill Show ground.
Tickets: Free Entry

Contact: (02) 8817 0290
