The significance of Poson Poya

The Buddha Sasana was brought to Sri Lanka 236 years after the enlightenment of Lord Buddha, when Mihindu Thera came to Mihintale.

Two hundred and eighteen (218) years after Lord Buddha attained Nibbana, steps were taken to spread the teachings of Lord Buddha to nine nations, as a result of the third Dhamma Sangayana.
In the 236th year following the enlightenment of Lord Buddha, Mihindu Maharahath Thera and four monks, accompanied by Panduka visited Sri Lanka.
This visit marked a religious, social and cultural renaissance in Sri Lanka.
According to Buddhism history, King Devanampiyatissa brought Buddhism to his people after the Chullahaththipadopama Suthraya was recited to him by Mihindu Maharahath Thera.
Following the Mahindagamanaya, the Mmnks order in Sri Lanka commenced with Prince Aritta too becoming ordained.

This also led to the visit to the country of Bhikkhuni Sanghamiththa.

This also led to the introduction of the pansil to the lives of the people of Sri Lanka. Poson Poya day which marks the bringing of the teachings of Lord Buddha to Sri Lanka, is also celebrated by Buddhist devotees the world over.