We are happy to inform you that Ajahn Canda is hosting an event for Vesak (Buddha Day) at St. Colomba’s House in Oxford – here’s what she says about the day:
We warmly invite you to join us in celebrating Vesak Day, one of the most sacred days in the Buddhist calendar. This special day offers an opportunity to come together as a community for quiet reflection, presence and meaningful connection.
Vesak commemorates the birth, Awakening and Parinibbāna – the final release from saṃsāra – of Gotama the Buddha. It is a time to pause, remember and renew our commitment to the Noble Eightfold Path, of virtue, peace and compassionate wisdom. Traditionally, Vesak is also a time when the lay community joyfully supports the monastic Saṅgha, offering the requisites that sustain their practice and preserve the Buddha’s teachings.
Above all, Vesak represents a coming together of diverse people, united by shared values of peace, compassion, generosity and goodwill. We invite you to stoke the fires of inspiration, reverence and spiritual joy with us!
The day will include:
– Dhamma reflection & guided meditation
– Refuges & Precepts (optional)
– Shared pot-lunch (please label food ingredients) and time to chat together
– Special guest, joining us online from Australia!
– Opportunity to discuss Dhamma with Ajahn Canda
For more details, and to book, see here.