The Embassy of Sri Lanka in Amman, together with the Sri Lankan community in Jordan, celebrated Vesak 2026 under the spiritual guidance of Venerable Udadumbara Kashyapa Thero, the incumbent priest of the International Vipassana Meditation Centre, Colombo 07, at the Chancery premises on 30 May 2026 in observance of the sacred Vesak Festival, commemorating the Birth, Enlightenment, and Passing Away of Lord Buddha.

The main event commenced with the observance of Buddhist religious rituals, including the offering of Buddha Puja and the chanting of Pirith by Venerable Kashyapa Thero. The Thero also conducted a Dhamma sermon, discussion, and meditation programme as part of the Ata Sil observance. The Ambassador of Thailand to Jordan, her spouse, and the staff participated at the Dhamma sermon.

As part of the Vesak celebrations, Sri Lankan children residing in Jordan participated in a Vesak card competition organized by the Embassy. The three winning cards were awarded prizes, and all participants received certificates of appreciation.

The Embassy premises were beautifully decorated with traditional Vesak ornaments, including colourful lanterns, illuminated decorations, and Buddhist flags, creating an atmosphere of serenity, devotion, and spiritual reflection.

The celebrations were wrapped up with a Dansala programme, which was organized by Trico International with the support of the Sri Lankan community in Jordan.

The event was attended by over 400 participants, including Embassy staff and their families, members of the Sri Lankan community, and several foreign nationals.

In addition, several religious programmes were conducted under the spiritual guidance of Venerable Kashyapa Thero at apparel factories in Jordan, where a considerable number of Sri Lankan workers are employed. These programmes were organized with the assistance of the respective factory managements and the support of Trico International.

Embassy of Sri Lanka
Amman
31 May 2026