VESAK CELEBRATION (all day) - the holiest holiday.

On Saturday May 10th we plan to celebrate Buddhism's most holy and inspiring holiday, the full moon of May, called Vesak. Join our all-day celebration offering early morning, mid-morning and afternoon observances.

Program is drop-in, welcome to arrive any time - but you don't want to miss any of this! Morning is in-person only; at 2pm we add Zoom. See schedule below.

Lunch dana is potluck. RSVP on this page for the morning sessions; sign up separately for the afternoon (2-4pm) session at link that will be provided.

We remember with joy the May full-moon birthday of the prince who would become the Buddha. Also, it was under a full moon of May that the former prince gained full awakening, and 45 years later - beneath another full moon of May - the Buddha passed away into complete Nirvana.

Hence for Buddhists the May full moon is the most powerful holy day full of joy, promise, solemnity and awe.

More details below

Schedule:

EARLY MORNING SESSION

• 8:00 AM Meditation
• 9:00 AM Sil (8 Precepts), then Dhamma teaching & discussion

MID-MORNING SESSION

• 10:00 AM Bodhi tree puja, followed by Pirit blessing chanting
• 11:00 AM Guided meditation / puja prep
• 11:30 AM Refuge & 5 precepts, Buddha puja (chanting)
• Noon Lunch dana

AFTERNOON SESSION
Sign up separately please! (Meeting in person & also on Zoom)

• 2:00 PM Meditation
• 2:45 PM Vesak Dhamma talk, discussion
• 4:00 PM End program

Traditional attire: loose fitting plain white clothing that covers shoulders and knees. While white is most traditional, and 2nd choice is white top & black pants/skirt, if that isn't easy to arrange just come and don't worry about your clothes!

What to bring: chairs or mat to sit on outdoors for the meal; reading glasses if needed for chanting; vegetarian food to share (if you can but not required).

RSVP separately for afternoon (2-4pm) session (in person & on Zoom): [to be added]

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