21/04/2026
📌 Update: Day 1 — April 21 Itinerary in Sri Lanka
We are filled with joy to share that we arrived safely in Sri Lanka! We landed at 6:00 AM on Tuesday, April 21 (Local Time), which corresponds to 7:30 PM on Monday, April 20 (Central US Time). Our hearts are full as we have already united with other venerable monks here, joining together in harmony for this mission.
We hope everyone can walk with us in spirit by following our updates and viewing the Live and Overview maps. Here is the itinerary for this historic first day:
📅 DAY 1 | TUESDAY, APRIL 21, 2026
10:00 AM – Press Conference at Attanagalla Rajamaha Viharaya
11:00 AM – Lunch at Attanagalla Rajamaha Viharaya
12:00 PM – Proceed to Anuradhapura Sri Maha Bodhi
3:30 PM – Ceremony to receive the Certificate of the Sri Maha Bodhi sapling and a symbolic sapling from the Nayaka Thero
4:30 PM – Walking to Ruwanwelisaya Maha Stupa for a special event
6:00 PM – Departure to Dambulla
7:00 PM – Arrival and overnight stay at the Dambulla temple premises
📍 Track Our Journey:
Everyone can follow our progress in near real-time! The Live Map and Overview Map links are pinned at the top of our page for everyone to track the journey and stay connected with us.
We are deeply grateful to the Sri Lankan Government, the venerable monks of the Sri Lankan Sangha, and the local people for their incredible support and warm welcome. It is an honor to walk the path of peace on this sacred island together.
May you and all beings be well, happy and at peace. 🙏✨
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