The Chief Incumbent Rev. Dediyawala Wimala Maha Thero and the Management Committee of BCCL would like to extend their sincere gratitude and appreciation for all those who made a special commitment and dedication in organising the Katina this year.
The Poson celebration was held by Buddhist Cultural Center Letchworth (BCCL) on 2nd and 3rd June, 2012. A special retreat (Sill program) was arranged at the temple premises with the guidance of the Chief Incumbent Ven. Dediyawala Wimala Thero and the resident monk Ven. Kahaduwe Shanthideva Thero. on Saturday 2nd June.
The Vesak celebration was held by Buddhist Cultural Center Letchworth (BCCL) on 5th and 6th May, 2012. A special retreat (Sil program) was arranged at the temple premises with the guidance of the Chief Incumbent Ven. Dediyawala Wimala Thero and the resident monk Ven. Kahaduwe Shanthideva Thero on Saturday 5th May. There was a large turnout of devotees who observed Sill. Ven. Kahaduwe Shanthidewa Thero delivered a Dhamma sermon and conducted the days program including meditation, Buddha Pooja and invoking blessings to all.
2012 Sinhala and Tamil New Year celebration was held by Buddhist Cultural Center Letchworth (BCCL)on 21st April 2012 at The Free Church Hall, Norton Way, Letchworth. The distinguish guests were Dr.Mrs. Kokila Vaidyarathne, Ministr, Sri Lankan High Commission, Mr. H.M.K. Herath The First Secretary,Sri Lankan High Commission and The Leader of North Hertfordshire District Council, Councilor Mrs.Lynda Needham and Mr Needham.
The Kathina Ceremony 2011 was held by Buddhist Community Center Letchworth (BCCL) on 29th October 2011 at Free Church Hall, Letchworth Garden City. This year Kathina Poojava was sponsored by Dr. Ranjith Welgama, Mrs. Jinanjali Welgama and family with the great support of the management committee and all other devotees of Vihara.
