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BSV Vesak Celebrations with Ajahn Brahm

07/05/2023 @ 9:30 am - 2:30 pm UTC+10

BSV Vesak Celebrations 2023 with Ajahn Brahm

The BSV committee invites you to celebrate Vesak Day with us to commemorate the Buddha’s Birth, Enlightenment, and Final Passing (Parinibbana). This year’s event will be held at the Newbury Buddhist Monastery (NBM). To attend this event, register here. The Shuttle bus from the Buddhaloka Centre is FULLY BOOKED.

Date: Sunday, 7 May 2023
Location: 107 Beaches Lane, Newbury Victoria, 3458 Australia.
Time: 09:30 am – 2.30 pm (AEST)

Morning Activities
09.30 President – Welcome Message followed by a speech from the Mayor of Hepburn.
09.40 Dhamma talk by Ajahn Brahm
10.20 Sharing & dedication of merits and chanting
10.35 Pindapatha and offering lunch to monastics
11.30 Communal Lunch

Afternoon Activities
12.30 Meet & Greet session with Ajahn Brahm or Head Shaving of some devotees by Ayya Upekkha.
13.15 NBM Open Day – Walking Tours of Sangha House and NBM Stage 2A project site
14.30 End of event

Important Please bring ready-to-eat food to share with the monastics and the lay community. No food preparation and reheating available.

Devotees are welcome to offer flowers, light candles and bathe the Buddha statue on arrival or anytime convenient. There will be an area specially arranged outdoors for these activities.

Please kindly note that this is predominantly an outdoor event. You are encouraged to check the weather at Newbury before leaving home and bring suitable clothes (e.g. jacket, hat/beanie) including an umbrella. The weather in Newbury is usually 5 degrees cooler than in Melbourne. It is highly recommended to wear sturdy walking shoes as the terrain is uneven and can be muddy if it has rained recently.

Please email events@bsv.net.au if you have any queries

Details

Date:
07/05/2023
Time:
9:30 am - 2:30 pm UTC+10
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Website:
https://bsv-vesak-2023.eventbrite.com.au/

Venue

Newbury Buddhist Monestery
107 Beaches Road
Newbury, VIC 3458 Australia
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