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Pupphavagga - Flowers : A disciple in training (sekha) will conquer this earth, and this realm of Yama together with the realm of the gods; a disciple in training will investigate the well-taught Path of Virtue, even as an expert (garland-maker) will pluck flowers. Dhammapada Verse 45.

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Sunday 22 March 2011
 Added Audio Sermons in Sinhala by Ven. Mankadawala Sudassana Thero (Himi) 2011/2012 - Volume 1 (MP3) to the Buddhism/Buddhist Audio (MP3) page.

Thursday 15 December 2011
 Added Photos of Kathina Ceremony Medications Donation Photos - 5 Nov 2011 to the Youth (Thurunusaviya) Photos page.


Sarturday 3 December 2011
 Added Video of Sabbasava Sutta by Ven. Mankadawala Sudassana Thero 13 Aug 2011 to the Video Sermons in Sinhala by Ven. Mankadawala Sudassana Thero (Himi) page.


Monday 21 November 2011
 Added Video of 2600 Buddha Jayanthi Sermon by Ven. Mankadawala Sudassana Thero 15 May 2011 to the Video Sermons in Sinhala by Ven. Mankadawala Sudassana Thero (Himi) page.


Monday 14 November 2011
 Added Video of Vesak Dhamma Sermon by Ven. Mankadawala Sudassana Thero 17 May 2011 to the Video Sermons in Sinhala by Ven. Mankadawala Sudassana Thero (Himi) page.


Monday 7 November 2011
 Added Video of Dhamma Sermon in Sinhala by Ven. Ranmuthugala Buddhavansa Thero 10 Jul 2010 to the Buddhism/Buddhist Videos page.


 Added Photos of the End of Vassana at Nauyana & Medication Distribution to the Forest Sangha of Sri Lanka - Part 2 to the Youth (Thurunusaviya) Photos page.


Friday 14 October 2011
 Added Video on The Significance & Value of Kathina 13 Oct 2011 to the Buddhism/Buddhist Videos page.


Sunday 9 October 2011
 Added Video of Poson 2010 at Sakyamuni Sambuddha Vihara 26 Jun 2010 to the Buddhism/Buddhist Videos page.


Sunday 2 October 2011
 Added Video of Dhamma Sermon in Sinhala by Ven. Naotunne Vijitha Thero 20 Jun 2010 to the Buddhism/Buddhist Videos page.


Sunday 18 September 2011
 Added Video of Vesak Dhamma Sermon in Sinhala by Ven. Habarakada Sumanasara Thero 29 May 2010 to the Buddhism/Buddhist Videos page.


 Added Photos of Medication Distribution to the Forest Sangha of Sri Lanka - Part 1 to the Youth (Thurunusaviya) Photos page.


Sunday 11 September 2011
 Added Video of Buddhanussati Meditation in Sinhala by Ven. Kadawatha Saminda Thero 29 May 2010 to the Buddhism/Buddhist Videos page.


Saturday 3 September 2011
 Added Video of Asu-Maha Sravaka Pujava in Sinhala 27 May 2010 to the Buddhism/Buddhist Videos page.


 Added Photos of Blood Donation 20th of November 2010 to the Vihara (Temple) Photos page.


Monday 1 August 2011
 Added Video of Medications for the Forest Sangha of Sri Lanka by the Thurunusaviya Youth 2011 to the Youth Buddhism/Buddhist Videos section.


Thursday 28 July 2011
 Added Ven. Gangodawilla Soma Thero's Honours Giving Day Video to the Ven. Gangodawila Soma Thero's (Himi) section.


Wednesday 20 July 2011
 Added Youth Dana (Alms Giving) to Warburton Temple Photos - 17th July 2011 and Medications for the Forest Sangha of Sri Lanka by the Thurunusaviya Youth 2011 Photos to the Youth (Thurunusaviya) Photos page.


Sunday 8 May 2011
 Added Video of Vesak 2010 at Sakyamuni Sambuddha Vihara 29 May 2010 to the Buddhism/Buddhist Videos page.


Wednesday 4 May 2011
 Added Photos of Vesak Preparation Sramadhanaya (Working Bee) - Tuesday 3rd of May 2011 to the Vihara (Temple) Photos page.


Monday 2 May 2011
 Added Photos of Vesak Preparation Sramadhanaya (Working Bee) - Sunday 1st of May 2011 to the Vihara (Temple) Photos page.


Thursday 14 April 2011
 Added Video of Dhamma Forum (Part 2/2) in Sinhala and English 23 May 2010 - Ven. Harispaththuwe Ariyawansalankara Thero to the Buddhism/Buddhist Videos page.


Tuesday 29 March 2011
 Added three (3) new recorded youth Dhamma talks to the MP3 Youth Recorded Talks page.

 Added the Wisdom & Compassion youth article to the Youth Articles section.


Thursday 17 February 2011
 Added three (2) new recorded youth Dhamma talks to the MP3 Youth Recorded Talks page.

 Added the Kamma youth article to the Youth Articles section.


Sunday 13 February 2011
 Added Photos of Flood Cleanup Sramadhanaya (Working Bee) on the 10th, 12th and 13th of February 2011 to the Vihara (Temple) Photos page.


Tuesday 8 February 2011
 Added Photos of Berwick Flooded 6th of February 2011 to the Vihara (Temple) Photos page.


Sunday 6 February 2011
 Added Photos of Berwick Flooded 5th of February 2011 to the Vihara (Temple) Photos page.


Saturday 5 February 2011
 Added new Dhammacakka Piritha / Pirith / Paritta MP3 track (auspicious chanting) recording to the audio recordings section.


Thursday 23 December 2010
 Added five (5) new recorded youth Dhamma talks to the MP3 Youth Recorded Talks page.

 Added the Anger youth article to the Youth Articles section.


Monday 13 December 2010
 Added five (5) new recorded youth Dhamma talks to the MP3 Youth Recorded Talks page.

Sunday 5 December 2010
 Added Video of Blood Donation in Memory and for the Merit of Major General Lucky Wijayaratne 4th of Dec 2010 to the Buddhism/Buddhist Videos page.


 Added Photos of Blood Donation in Memory and for the Merit of Major General Lucky Wijayaratne 4th of Dec 2010 to the Vihara (Temple) Photos page.


Monday 22 November 2010
 Added Video of Dhamma Forum in Sinhala and English 23 May 2010 - Ven. Harispaththuwe Ariyawansalankara Thero to the Buddhism/Buddhist Videos page.


Saturday 13 November 2010
 Added Video of Medications for the Forest Sangha of Sri Lanka by the Thurunusaviya Youth Oct 2010 to the Buddhism/Buddhist Videos page.


Friday 12 November 2010
 Added Photos of Medications for the Forest Sangha of Sri Lanka by the Thurunusaviya Youth to the Thurunusaviya (Youth) Photos.


Tuesday 9 November 2010
 Added two (2) new recorded youth Dhamma talks to the MP3 Youth Recorded Talks page.

 Added the Five Aggregates youth article to the Youth Articles section.


Wednesday 20 October 2010
 Added Video of Significance & Value of Kathina - 18 Oct 2010 to the Buddhism/Buddhist Videos page.


Monday 11 August 2010
 Added Khatina Sramadhanaya (Working Bee) 1 - Sunday 10th of October 2010 to the Vihara (Temple) Photos and Sunday School Photos pages.


Sunday 10 October 2010
 Added Video of MN 23: Vammika Sutta Analaysis & Discussion 18 May 2010 - Ven. Digamadulle Wimalananda Thero to the Buddhism/Buddhist Videos page.


Sunday 3 October 2010
 Added Video of MN 22: Alagaddupama Sutta Analaysis & Discussion 11 May 2010 - Ven. Digamadulle Wimalananda Thero to the Buddhism/Buddhist Videos page.


Thursday 30 September 2010
 Added Video of Sunday School Mother's Day Event 9 May 2010 - Ven. Kadawatha Saminda Thero to the Buddhism/Buddhist Videos page.


Sunday 26 September 2010
 Added Video of MN 22: Alagaddupama Sutta Analaysis & Discussion 4 May 2010 - Ven. Digamadulle Wimalananda Thero to the Buddhism/Buddhist Videos page.


Saturday 18 September 2010
 Added Video of Unveiling of Statues & Dhamma Sermon 9 May 2010 - Ven. Akaravita Sanghananda Nayaka Thero to the Buddhism/Buddhist Videos page.


Sunday 12 September 2010
 Added Video of Adult Retreat Q & A 24 Apr 2010 - Ven. Digamadulle Wimalananda Thero to the Buddhism/Buddhist Videos page.


 Added Video of Dhamma Discussion 29 Apr 2010 - Bhante Dhammagawesi to the Buddhism/Buddhist Videos page.


Sunday 5 September 2010
 Added Video of MN 50: Maratajjaniya Sutta 24 Apr 2010 - Ven. Kadawatha Saminda Thero to the Buddhism/Buddhist Videos page.


Monday 30 August 2010
 Added Metta Meditation in English for Beginners & Youths by R. K. Wijayaratne (MP3) - 22/08/10 to the MP3 Recorded Talks page.

Sunday 29 August 2010
 Added Video of Adult Retreat Introductory Sermon - 24 Apr 2010 - Ven. Digamadulle Wimalananda Thero to the Buddhism/Buddhist Videos page.


Thursday 26 August 2010
 Added Video of MN 21 Kakacupama Sutta Analaysis & Discussion - 20 April 2010 to the Buddhism/Buddhist Videos page.


Sunday 8 August 2010
 Added Video of Sunday School Sinhala New Year - 25 Apr 2010 to the Buddhism/Buddhist Videos page.


Wednesday 11 August 2010
 Added Special Sramadhanaya (Working Bee) - Sunday 8th of August 2010 to the Vihara (Temple) Photos and Sunday School Photos pages.


Sunday 8 August 2010
 Added Video of Overnight Paritta Chanting by the Maha Sangha - 11 April 2010 to the Buddhism/Buddhist Videos page.


Sunday 1 August 2010
 Added Video of Youth Sermon in Sinhala & English - 14 Feb 2010 - Ven. Pitigala Gunaratana Thero to the Buddhism/Buddhist Videos page.


Wednesday 28 July 2010
 Added seven (7) new recorded dhamma talks to the MP3 Recorded Talks page.

Saturday 17 July 2010
 Added Video of Ven. Gangodawila Soma Thero Commemoration - 13 Dec 2009 to the Buddhism/Buddhist Videos page.


 Added six (6) new recorded dhamma talks to the MP3 Recorded Talks page.

Sunday 11 July 2010
 Added Video of MN 110 Cula-Punnama Sutta by Ven. Talalle Chandakitthi Thero to the Buddhism/Buddhist Videos page.


Wednesday 26 May 2010
 Added new Vesak cards to the Vesak Cards page.


Monday 24 May 2010
 Added new Vesak cards to the Vesak Cards page.


Friday 14 May 2010
 Added the Video of Vesak Lantern King - 10 May 2009 to the Buddhism/Buddhist Video and Audio Podcasts (talks) page.


Friday 25 November 2009
 Added eight (8) new recorded dhamma talks to the MP3 Recorded Talks page.

Monday 9 November 2009
 Added seven (7) new recorded dhamma talks to the MP3 Recorded Talks page.

Thursday 29 October 2009
 Added eight (8) new recorded dhamma talks to the MP3 Recorded Talks page.

Tuesday 20 October 2009
 Added seven (7) new recorded dhamma talks to the MP3 Recorded Talks page.

Saturday 19 September 2009
 Added three (3) new recorded dhamma talks to the MP3 Recorded Talks page.

Wednesday 09 September 2009
 Added seven (7) new recorded dhamma talks to the MP3 Recorded Talks page.

Thursday 03 September 2009
 Added guided meditation, sermon on the Dighajanu (Vyagghapajja) Sutta and the analysis/discussion of the Sallekha Sutta (MP3) three (3) recorded sessions to the MP3 Recorded Talks page.

Wednesday 26 August 2009
 Added Analysis/Discussion of Vatthupama sutta in Sinhala by Ven. Digamadulle Wimalananda Thero et al (MP3) recorded session to the MP3 Recorded Talks page.

Sunday 23 August 2009
 Added the MP3 Recorded Talks page.

Saturday 22 August 2009
 Added Brother can you spare $700 billion? Dhamma (Buddhism) article.

Saturday 1 August 2009
 Added A Buddhist Approach to Subduing & Overcoming Addictions Dhamma (Buddhism) article.

Wednesday 15 July 2009
 Added A Buddhist Approach to the Mastery over the Mind through Skilful Mental Attention Dhamma (Buddhism) article.

Wednesday 8 July 2009
 Added Who is a Buddhist? - Non-Perception of Self-Deception Dhamma (Buddhism) article.

Wednesday 1 July 2009
 Added A Buddhist Approach to True Happiness through Renunciation Dhamma (Buddhism) article.

Tuesday 23 June 2009
 Added A Buddhist Approach to the Meaning of Life Dhamma (Buddhism) article.

Monday 22 June 2009
 Added 5 new discourse with commentaries and explanations to the discourses page.

Wednesday 22 April 2009
 Added 2009 Vesak (Wesak) card to the Send Free Vesak (Wesak) Cards page.


Wednesday 11 March 2009
 Added A Buddhist Approach to the Contemplation on Body Parts - Asubha Dhamma (Buddhism) article.


Sunday 1 March 2009
 Added photos of Ven. Gangodawila Soma Thero (Himi).


Saturday 28 February 2009
 Added MP3 audio sermons by Ven. Madihe Pannasiha Mahanayaka Thero (Himi).
 Added the funeral video of Ven. Madihe Pannasiha Mahanayaka (Himi).
 Added video sermons by Ven. Gangodawila Soma Thero (Himi).
 Added other videos of Ven. Gangodawila Soma Thero (Himi) including the video of the funeral and tribute songs.
 Added photos of Ven. Madihe Pannasiha Mahanayaka (Himi).


Thursday 26 February 2009
 Added the FAQ (Frequently Asked Questions) page.


Tuesday 24 February 2009
 Added the Buddhism/Buddhist Links page.


Saturday 21 February 2009
 Added the A Buddhist Approach to the Awareness of In-and-Out Breath Meditation - Anapanasati Dhamma (Buddhism) article.


Thursday 12 February 2009
 Added funeral photos and link to the new Facebook tribute page to the Ven. Madihe Pannasiha Mahanayaka Thera (Himi) page.


Tuesday 13 January 2009
 Added the Ven. Pitigala Gunarathana Thero Youth Talk - January 2009 to the Buddhism/Buddhist Video and Audio Podcasts (talks) page.


Saturday 3 January 2009
 Added photos to the Youth Discussion Photos 2009 page.


Wednesday 24 December 2008
 Added 3 more new year cards to the Send New Year Cards page.


Tuesday 23 December 2008
 Added a new year card to the Send New Year Cards page.


Monday 22 December 2008
 Added Sri Lankan Buffet Night Photos and Sadaham Vessa Sil Program Photos to the Vihara (Temple) Photos section.


Thursday 16 October 2008
 Added new Maha Piritha / Pirith / Paritta & Bojjhanga Chanting with Pansil (MP3) tracks (auspicious chanting) recordings from Siri Vajiranana Dharmayatanaya, Maharagama.


Wednesday 17 September 2008
 Added the A Buddhist Approach to Revulsion - Asubha Dhamma (Buddhism) article.


Wednesday 10 September 2008
 Added the A Buddhist Approach to Disenchantment Dhamma (Buddhism) article.


Saturday 9 August 2008
 Added online credit card donation facilities to the donations page.


Wednesday 6 August 2008
 Added the A Buddhist Approach to Friendship Dhamma (Buddhism) article.


Wednesday 30 July 2008
 Added the A Buddhist Approach to Disillusionment Dhamma (Buddhism) article.


Sunday 27 July 2008
 Added 2008 Vesak (Wesak) Photos.
 Added 2008 Youth Vesak (Wesak) Food Stall Preparations Photos.
 Added 2008 Youth Sermon Photos.
 Added 2008 Youth Sil Program Photos.


Wednesday 22 July 2008
 Added the A Buddhist Approach to Time Management Dhamma (Buddhism) article.


Wednesday 16 July 2008
 Added the An Introduction to Buddhist Meditation Dhamma (Buddhism) article.


Thursday 10 July 2008
 Added the A Buddhist Approach to Problem Solving Dhamma (Buddhism) article.


Sunday 6 July 2008
 Added the Youth Meeting Minutes sub-section to the Youth section.


Wedneday 25 June 2008
 Added the Thurunusaviya Youth Group Guidelines document to the Youth section.


Saturday 24 May 2008
 Added the DN 11: Kevatta (Kevaddha) Sutta - To Kevatta (Excerpt) with notes for beginners to the Suttas (Discourses) for Beginners section.


Monday 12 May 2008
 Added the Bhakti Gee (Devotional Songs) (MP3) 2006 section.
 Added the Dedicated Dayaka (Membership) Application (PDF) to the Vihara (Temple) section.


Sunday 11 May 2008
 Added another 2008 Vesak (Wesak) card to the Send Free Vesak (Wesak) Cards page.


Wednesday 7 May 2008
 Added a 2008 Vesak (Wesak) card to the Send Free Vesak (Wesak) Cards page.


Saturday 19 April 2008
 Added the Calendar Donations page.


Sunday 10 March 2008
 Added the A Buddhist Approach to Mental Health Dhamma (Buddhism) article.


Saturday 27 October 2007
 Added 17 new MP3 recordings of sermons by Ven. Gangodawila Soma. Many thanks to Dhammika Weerasinghe.


Friday 20 October 2007
 Added 10 new MP3 recordings of sermons by Ven. Gangodawila Soma. Many thanks to Dhammika Weerasinghe.


Wednesday 17 October 2007
 Added 6 new MP3 recordings of sermons by Ven. Gangodawila Soma. Many thanks to Dhammika Weerasinghe.


Saturday 18 August 2007
 Got our 30,001st visitor at 8:43PM Australian EST! Also enabled the entire website to display items as either lists or tiles.


Sunday 12 August 2007
 Added videos of the Vesak 2004 thorana (pandol) and Vesak 2006 maha kudu rajaya (great lantern king).


Friday 3 August 2007
 Added CD QUALITY MP3 tracks of the MP3 Maha Piritha / Pirith / Paritta (auspicious chanting) recording from Siri Vajiranana Dharmayatanaya, Maharagama.


Monday 25 June 2007
 Added the Arahants and Suicide Dhamma (Buddhism) article.


Tuesday 12 June 2007
 Added the Bojjhanga Piritha / Pirith / Paritta (auspicious chanting) (MP3) recording.


Tuesday 17 April 2007
 Added April Youth Sil photos.


Friday 6 April 2007
 Added the Fault Finding & Resentment youth article.


Tuesday 6 March 2007
 Work on the 7th version of the Sakyamuni Sambuddha Vihara website (this one) is completed! (work began in June 2006)
 Added The Stream youth article.


Sunday 4 March 2007
 Added MP3 files to the Buddhist Audio section.


Monday 19 Febraury 2007
 Added the Equanimity youth article.


Monday 12 Febraury 2007
 Added Openning Ceremony of The Boddhi Tree & The Thesatta Gnana Puja photos.
 Added Ven. Gangodawila Soma 3rd Passing Away Anniversary photos.
 Added Youth Discussions with Punnaji Thero photos.


Sunday 11 Febraury 2007
 Added Sadaham Vessa Sil program 2006 photos.
 Added Sadaham Vessa 2006 preparation (Youth) photos.


Friday 24 November 2006
 Added Past Websites page.
 Added Youth Sil Resources / Materials page.
 Added Youth Sil 19/11/06 Photos.


Monday 20 November 2006
 Added new audio recordings of sermons by Ven. Gangodawila Soma (includes Chando Yata song on the qualities of the Lord Buddha).
 Added the Sunday School photos section.
 Added the Don't Turn a Blind Eye youth article.
 Added 2006 Kattina Ceremony photos.


Saturday 9 September 2006
 Version 7 of the Vihara website was launched at 5:50PM Australian EST; you are looking at it!


Wednesday 16 August 2006
 Added audio recordings of sermons by Ven. Gangodawila Soma.
 Added audio recordings of the Maha Piritha / Pirith / Paritta (auspicious chanting).


Friday 23 June 2006
 Added articles by Ven. Horowpothane Sathindriya.
 Added the youth articles section.
 Added many new photos to the youth photos section.
 Added Sakyamuni Sambuddha Vihara plans.
 Added the Vihara photos section.
 Added past artwork by children from the Sunday School.

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