Date: 12 May 2025 (Mon)
Time: 8am – 8pm
Venue: The Buddhist Library
Come celebrate Vesak Day! On this day, we commemorate the birth, enlightenment and the passing away of Gautama Buddha.
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Vesak Eve Puja on Sun 11 May, 10.00am – 11.30am
Taking place during the time of our regular Sunday Puja.
“Buddhist Scenes of Asia” Art Exhibition
This delightful exhibition will feature paintings of Buddhist sites around Asia. From early May onwards, extending through Vesak Day itself.
Vesak Day Programme on Mon 12 May
| Time | Activity |
|---|---|
| 8am | Morning Puja & Blessings in Eng & Pali, and Special Chanting led by Buddhist Library (BL) Sangha |
| 10-10.30am | 远青法师带领信众拜八十八佛 Chinese chanting of the “88 Buddhas Repentance Text” led by Venerable Wan Chin |
| 10.45am | Bathing of Prince Siddharta led by Venerables |
| 11.30am | Dana for Mahasangha |
| 12pm | Lunch for all devotees and participants |
| 2pm – 3pm | Dhamma Talk led by Ven Paññāloka |
| 3.15pm – 4.45pm | Meditation led by Bro. Chau Yee |
| 5.15pm – 6.15pm | Metta Bhavana led by Ven. Jothi |
| 7pm | Candle light procession led by Buddhist Library Sangha |
| 7.30pm | Puja & Blessings (English & Pali) led by Buddhist Library Sangha |
| 8pm | End |
Concurrent activities on Vesak Day (Mon 12 May)
(1) Buddha Relics Display
(2) Bathing of Prince Siddhartha 浴佛
(3) Offering of flowers and candles
(4) “Buddhist Scenes of Asia” Art Exhibition
(5) Blessings by Sangha from approximately 1.30pm – 7pm
(6) Distribution of Blessed Water
Event Poster
Past Vesak Celebrations Photos
