#Holding the Uposatha Ceremony with monks dwelling in the same locality.
It is of special significance in Sri Lanka because the arahant Mahinda, King Asoka's son, officially introduced Buddhism to Sri Lanka on this day in the 3rd century B.C.
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For lay practitioners who live near a monastery, the uposatha is an opportunity for them to visit a local monastery, make offerings, listen to Dhamma talks by monks and participate in meditation sessions.
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