Vesak is one of the most important dates in the Buddhist Calendar. On Vesak Day we celebrate the birth, death, and Enlightenment of the Buddha. This year’s celebration is extra special as we will also commemorate the 40th Anniversary of the Wat. We invite you all to join us for this weekend of celebrations and rejoicing, recollecting our debt of gratitude to the Founders of the Wat. This is a great opportunity to catch up with your Dhamma friends and spend a relaxing weekend at the Wat. While the main ceremony is on Sunday, 6th May, people are encouraged to come on Saturday to help with the preparations.
This is an open weekend and all are welcome. If you plan to stay overnight, please book by clicking this link: https://www.wbd.org.au/visiting/overnight-and-longer/.
Sunday Schedule
Arrival 10:00 – 10:30 am
Dana Offering & Lunch 10:30 – 12:00 pm
Vesak Ceremony 12:30 – 1:30 pm
Monastery Tour 1:30 – 2:30 pm
Afternoon Tea 2:30 – 3:00 pm
For further info, please call 0409 389 887
or email: wbdoffice@gmail.com
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