About this Event
We warmly invite you to join us on this auspicious, joyful and vibrant event [(promotion video)](
), regardless of whether you are a Buddhist or curious to learn more about the Buddha, Buddhism and the profound significance of the wisdom taught on our world and lives.The Buddhist Holy Day of Vesak is one of the most sacred day in Buddhism. It marks a time to honour annually the birth, enlightenment, and passing of Buddha. It is celebrated around the world.
The United Nations Victoria Vesak Day is on May 11th. The Buddhist Discussion Upwey (Australia) Centre is part of the United Nations Victoria Day of Vesak organising committee. We have been jointly organising this annual event in the past years with Buddhist Society of Victoria and other Buddhist organisations, communities and interfaith groups. Find out more on the [United Nations Victorian Day of Vesak website](https://www.unvesakvictoria.org.au/)
The Victoria festivities will unfold in East Melbourne and Melbourne CBD, with the main event in Melbourne Town Hall on Saturday, May 11th, 2024.
Here is a glimpse of the program (see attached event flyer for time and location details). A clearer PDF copy can be found [here](https://www.unvesakvictoria.org.au/s/UNVesakVIC24-Poster_PROOF.pdf)
??Engage in our Procession and Friendship Walk along Collins Street to the town hall
?Rare opportunity to see and venerate the Buddha Relics from thousands of years ago
??Receive Blessings from an assembly of Buddhist Monastics
?Appreciate the Extraordinary Green Tara Thangka
??♂️ Participate in Guided Meditation
?Join in the Bathing of Baby Buddha
?Listen to the Dhamma Talk
?Check out the buddhist group/organisation stalls to find out more about learning opportunities
Mark your calendars, come and join us in celebrating on 11th May 2024. We wish you many blessings and look forward to see you then!???
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Event Venue & Nearby Stays
CBD Various, main event inside Melbourne Town Hall, 90-130 Swanston Street, Melbourne, Australia
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