26 May 2024 (Sunday)
A statue of Buddha just after birth
Our festivities of Wesak will commence on May 26th at 11.30am
Location: Grabnik centre
Wesak is the most important Buddhist festival. It’s a celebration of Buddha’s birthday and marks his Enlightenment as well as passing into Parinirvana of Buddha Shakyamuni. It celebrated during the full moon on the fourth month of the lunar calendar.
Over the years we used to come together to celebrate Wesak as a festival for all Polish Buddhists, and every we choose one of Buddhist centres to host the cellebration.
In some countries Wesak and World Children’s Day happen on the same occasion. We would like to invite all Buddhist families with their kids!
Our programme will include:
- short speech given by representatives of various Sanghas,
- the Heart Sutra recitation (in Polish) and Twelve Enlightening Deeds (in Tibetan),
- Silent meditation (5-10 minutes),
- Ablution ceremony of the statue depicting Buddha as a child - everyone participates including all kids.
Approximately at 1pm will be a break for some light lunch - warm soup, fruits and snacks.
At 2.30pm join us for some fun activities and performances. Don’t be shy. We never hire professional artists and performers. We count on you! Show us your talents, you can sing, or read poetry, and also play music or just come up with something entertaining and prepare something fun for the kids too. Please send us your ideas. Get in touch with the office team at the Grabnik centre.
This is a great opportunity to get together to celebrate, mingle and enjoy the festivities for all the Buddhist communities, regardless of different traditions we follow.
Saturday 25 May, beginning at 10:30
Telling stories about the life of Buddha Shakyamuni and his closest disciples.
Led by: Lama Rinchen
For those who wish to come for the whole weekend please contact our Center office.
