Sri Lankan women visit Thailand for spiritual programme

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A historic religious and cultural event took place in Thailand as a group of 50 Sri Lankan women visited the Kingdom to undertake the temporary observation of the Ten Precepts (Dasa-Sila), marking one of the first occasions in recent years that a Sri Lankan women’s group participated in such a spiritual programme in Thailand.

The ceremony was held, in celebration of International Women’s Day, under the guidance of Most Ven. Phrasamu Pairoj Obhaso Thero, Chief Incumbent of the renowned Wat Dhammamongkol Temple in Bangkok. The event was attended by the Ambassador of Sri Lanka to Thailand, Wijayanthi Edirisinghe, who served as the Chief Guest and highlighted the importance of spiritual exchange and the longstanding religious and cultural ties between the two countries.

The programme offered the Sri Lankan participants an opportunity to experience Thailand’s Buddhist monastic traditions and deepen their spiritual practice while observing the Ten Precepts.

Following the ceremony, the group traveled to Wat Pa Somdej Phra Yanavachirodom in the serene surroundings of Chiang Mai Province, where they will spend 49 days (seven weeks) learning and practicing Buddhist meditation under the guidance of resident monks.

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Athula Thursday, 12 March 2026 08:39 PM

What is this? Brain washing ceremony?

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Dr Tissa Fernando Friday, 13 March 2026 12:17 AM

Unlike your born again staged rituals, these are real meditation programs.

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Nimal Friday, 13 March 2026 01:54 AM

Lol. This is going to be the next big thing after "Dambadiva wandana" to India, for Sri Lankans. Some people believe religious practices will wash out all their sins, albeit from their later stage of life.

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sss Friday, 13 March 2026 03:32 AM

Most here are spending money they earned through back doors during the orgy of corruption, immoral business practices and mismanagement

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Sambo Friday, 13 March 2026 08:17 AM

Yes! something like that,

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James Friday, 13 March 2026 09:25 AM

What about the ceremonies in the Vatican? Do they give enlightenment to participants?

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