June 2026 · BOSAT Monthly Periodical
Explore the Poson issue of BOSAT to discover inspiring teachings, Sri Lanka’s sacred heritage, timeless wisdom, cultural art, and practical guidance for a meaningful Poya day.
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Poson Poya Issue · June 2026
01 Significance of Poson full moon Poya Day
Discover how Poson Poya marks the sacred arrival of Buddhism in Sri Lanka and the beginning of a rich cultural heritage that continues to inspire the nation today.
02 From the Desk of the Editor
Explore this Poson issue of BOSAT for inspiring reflections on Arahant Mahinda, Buddhist heritage, Vesak at the UN, cultural wisdom, and guidance for a meaningful Poya day.
03 Bhikkhu Paññākara at the UN
Read Bhikkhu Paññākāra’s inspiring UN Vesak message on compassion, mindfulness, inner peace, and humanity’s shared responsibility to heal the world.
04 Builders of our Nation – Anubudu Arahant Mahā Mahinda
Discover how one wise conversation at Mihintale became a turning point in Sri Lanka’s history, offering timeless lessons on leadership, trust, wisdom, and national transformation Venerable Siri Vajiraramaye Ñāṇasīha Thera
05 Siri Vajiraramaya Temple Murals: A Landmark in the Evolution of Sri Lanka’s Temple Art
Step into the hidden beauty of Siri Vajiraramaya’s restored murals and discover how Sri Lankan temple art evolved through history, devotion, and visual storytelling. Professor Chandanie Wanigatunge
06 A Picture is worth a Thousand Words
Choose the better side of life through this simple yet powerful reminder that joy, love, truth, friendship, and positivity are always within our reach.
07 පිරිසුදුව, වීරගතියෙන් විසීම, පින් පොතක් තබා ගැනීම
Learn how simple daily habits—cleanliness, courage, good conduct, and recording kind deeds—can shape an exemplary Buddhist life from childhood onward. සිරි වජිරාරාමාධිපති ව වැඩ විසූ අපවත් වී වදාළ අතිපූජ්ය නාරද මාහිමිපාණන් වහන්සේ විසිනි.
08 A Bit of our Heritage – Sri Pāda (Padalāñcana)
Journey through the sacred heritage of Srī Pāda, where faith, history, nature, and unity meet on one of Sri Lanka’s most revered mountain peaks.
09 Protect YOUR Vision in a Digital World
Protect your priceless eyesight with simple daily habits for screen time, sleep, nutrition, sunlight, and regular eye care in today’s digital world. Dr Nalin Goonesinghe
10 Verses from Loväḍa Sangarāva (Verses 23 – 29 )
Reflect on these timeless verses from Loväḍa Sangarāva and discover why wise living, good deeds, and mindful effort should never be delayed. Ven. Vidagama Maitreya Maha Thera