03/13/2025
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Medin Poya, falling in the month of March, holds profound significance in the Buddhist calendar, marking the day when Siddhartha Gautama Buddha, the Fully Enlightened One, visited his father, King Suddodhana, for the first time.
In the seventh year after his enlightenment, Lord Buddha, accompanied by 20,000 bhikkus, responded to a heartfelt invitation from his father, who eagerly awaited the visit of the Samma Sambuddha. Minister Kaludai played a pivotal role in successfully bringing the Buddha back to Kapilawasthupura, His birthplace.
On Medin Full Moon Poya day, Lord Buddha’s return to His birthplace sparked several momentous events that would resonate through the ages.
Twin Miracle: Upon the Buddha’s visit to Kapilavattu, the Shakyans extended a welcome but refrained from worshiping him, tainted by conceit. In response, the Buddha enacted the twin miracle, humbling the Shakyans and prompting widespread reverence, with even King Suddhodhana paying homage to the Enlightened One.
Dhamma for the King: During this visit, the Buddha preached the Dhamma to King Suddodhana, who, in the twilight of his life, attained Sothapanna after embracing the teachings.
Yasodhara’s Spiritual Awakening: Princess Yasodhara, Siddhartha’s grieving wife for seven years, found solace and enlightenment by embracing the Dhamma during this visit.
Rahula’s Ordination: Siddhartha’s only son, Rahula, at the tender age of seven, was ordained as the first Samanera or novice monk during this visit.
Nanda’s Renunciation: Prince Nanda, stepbrother of Lord Buddha, chose the path of renunciation, leaving behind worldly desires to become a devoted follower of the Dhamma.