Vesak Celebration - Watering the Buddha Within

Vesak is the Buddhist celebration of the Buddha’s life and Enlightenment. It is a precious moment for us to gently recognise our habit energies, to nourish understanding and compassion, and to reflect on the legacy we offer the world through our thoughts, our speech, and our actions.

We lovingly request that you reserve a free ticket so that we can understand how many friends are attending and offer a celebration that is safe, warm, and truly meaningful for everyone in our community.

During the ceremony, we will sit together in the spirit of siblinghood. With our gentle breathing and open hearts, we will offer incense to the Buddha. Its gentle fragrance is the perfume of our mindfulness, our togetherness, and our interbeing. We will meditate together to be in touch with the present moment, and chant to deepen our understanding and awareness.

We will have a chance to walk together in procession. With each step, we can offer our presence and dedicate our steps to the Buddha, to Thầy, and to those who are dear to us.

We will then water the baby Buddha as we are held by the Chant of Compassion - Namo Avalokiteshvaraya.

Everyone is warmly welcome, especially children who bring their own freshness and joy to the practice.

You may bring fresh flower petals to add to the Buddha’s bath if you wish.

We hope to share this nourishing Vesak celebration with you.

The Organising Team - a beautiful collaboration of Plum Village Sanghas

Colours of Compassion Sangha

Family Sangha

Heart of London Sangha

Mai Blossom Vietnamese Sangha

Wake Up London Sangha

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