Vesak Camaraderie 2023

Vesak Day is a special day for Buddhists. It is a joyous occasion when we strengthen our faith in the Triple Gem, and renew our commitment to walk the Path that will lead us to the ultimate bliss as shown by the Buddha.

Let us commemorate this significant day together in a spiritually meaningful way, and we warmly invite you to join us on Vesak Day.

Date: June 2, 2023

9:00am – 10:00am

Vesak Sermon
Reflection on the Buddha’s Virtues
Recitation of the Buddha Virtues

10:00am – 11:00am

Spiritual Aspiration
Puja Procession
Observing Three Refuges and Five Precepts
Homage to the Triple Gems and Offering to the Buddha

11:00am – 11:30am

Dhamma Book Launching (“Even in the Darkest Moment”)
Introduction to the Book
Reading the names of the donors
Sharing Merits (Ceremonial ritual of transference of merits)

11:30am – 1:00pm

Lunch break and rest period
(Vegetarian lunch will be provided)

1:00pm – 2:30pm

Introduction to the First Discourse
Chanting of Dhammacakka Sutta
Sharing of Merits
Sprinkling Blessed Water
Tying the Blessed Strings (for those who wish to have)

2:30pm – 4:00pm

Gifting of the Buddha Statues to those who are successfully registered