Table of Contents

Medin Poya Issue · March 2026

01 Significance of Medin Poya Day
Medin Poya marks the Buddha’s first visit to Kapilavatthu after Enlightenment, a journey that restored family bonds and brought profound spiritual transformation to his royal lineage.

02 Yamaka Mahā Pāṭihāriya
The Twin Miracle, performed only by a Fully Enlightened Buddha, demonstrated supreme mastery over mind and matter, inspiring unwavering faith among the Sakyans.
Editorial Compilation

03 From the Editor’s Desk — The Walk for Peace
This issue highlights the historic Walk for Peace, reminding us that mindful action and compassion can unite humanity beyond race, religion, and nationality.
Ven. Siri Vajiraramaye Ñāṇasīha Thera

04 Let Not Two Go the Same Way
The Buddha’s call to spread the Dhamma independently urges each practitioner to walk the path with courage, compassion, and dedication to universal welfare.
Scriptural Excerpt (Saṃyutta Nikāya – Dutiyapāsa Sutta)

05 The Walk for Peace: How the Dhamma can impact Today’s World
silent pilgrimage across America transforms roads into paths of compassion, proving that peace is not proclaimed through slogans but practiced step by mindful step.
Mr. Don de Silva

06 The Walk for Peace – Its Influence
Voices from diverse communities affirm that the Walk for Peace rekindles unity and reveals the deep spiritual hunger of a divided world.
Extracts Public Commentaries

07 From the Heat of Texas’s Sun to the Cold of Virginia Snow (Song)
Through rhythm and verse, this song captures the spirit of endurance, loving-kindness, and hope carried across 2,300 miles of mindful walking
Song performed at the Lincoln Memorial

08 The Buddha’s Teaching
The Buddha’s message of the Middle Way harmonizes moral discipline and wisdom, guiding humanity away from extremes toward peace and liberation.
Late Soma Mahā Thera, Siri Vajirārāmaya

09 පණ්ඩිතානං ච සේවනා
It highlights the true value of associating with the wise, guiding readers to cultivate noble qualities and live with discipline, virtue, and clarity of mind.
Ven. Pamburana Metteyya Thero

10 Cumaratunga Munidasa Addresses the Youth of Sri Lanka
Munidasa’s vision calls for an insightful, disciplined, and compassionate youth—builders of a morally strong and culturally awakened nation
Mr. K. A. I. Kalyanaratne

11 A Picture Is Worth a Thousand Words
A simple image reminds us that often our deepest wounds arise not from others, but from our own unfulfilled expectations.
Visual Reflection

12 Mahiyangana Raja Maha Vihāraya
One of Sri Lanka’s most sacred sites, Mahiyangana stands as a living testament to the Buddha’s first visit to the island and over 2,500 years of devotion.
Ms. Preeni S. Witharanage

13 Verses from ලෝවැඩ සඟරාව (Verses 8-12)
These verses remind us that human birth is precious, and only under rare and favorable conditions can wholesome deeds leading to liberation be performed.
Ven. Vidagama Maitreya Maha Thera

14 The Pali Alphabet in English with Diacritical Marks
A practical guide to correctly understanding and pronouncing Pali, preserving the linguistic precision of the Buddha’s original teachings.