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Sri Lanka Pilgrimage

Photo of The Avukana Buddha statue, a 12-metre-tall (39 ft) standing Buddha statue from the reign of Dhatusena of Anuradhapura, 5th century.
The Avukana Buddha statue, a 12-metre-tall (39 ft) standing Buddha statue from the reign of Dhatusena of Anuradhapura, 5th century.

Sri Lanka Pilgrimage and the Celebration of the 60th Anniversary of the World Buddhist Sangha Council

The Buddhist Town Community Association has organized a group to participate in a major pilgrimage and international Buddhist gathering to be held in Sri Lanka in late November 2026. They warmly invite everyone to join this rare and precious opportunity to attend this remarkable event, pay homage to the Sacred Tooth Relic of the Buddha, and visit the Sacred Sri Maha Bodhi Tree, the oldest historically documented Bodhi tree in the world. The gathering will take place at the Nagalanda International University of Buddhist Studies.

Dates: November 27 – December 2, 2026

Program: Please refer to the following itinerary for detailed information.

Estimated Tour Cost: US$600 per person (based on double occupancy)
US$900 per person (single occupancy)

The tour fee includes 6 days / 5 nights of accommodations, meals, and ground transportation (Airfare and visa fees are not included).

Registration Deadline: July 31, 2026

Space is limited, so early registration is highly recommended.

Please contact Joanna, Buddhist Town Community Association
Phone: 626-639-8181 (tel:626-639-8181)
Email: mailto:info@buddhisttown.com

Gesang Suolang and Zhaxi Zhuoma leaving the first stupa built in Sri Lanka in Anuradhapura. Thuparamaya Stupa is the earliest Dagoba to be constructed on the island, dating back to the reign of King Devanampiya Tissa (247-207 BC). Thuparamaya is closely linked to Mahinda Thera, the son and envoy sent by King Ashoka to Sri Lanka, bringing Theravada Buddhism and Chaitya worship to the island. At Mahinda’s request, King Devanampiya Tissa built Thuparamaya to enshrine the right collar-bone of the Buddha.

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