Vesak Ceremony (In-Person & Online)
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Seattle, WA 98105 United States
Zoom Link here (unless registration or email required – see description below)
Keri and Tim would like to personally invite you to an online Vesak ceremony at Seattle Insight Meditation Society. Vesak is the most sacred holy day of Buddhism and is celebrated by Buddhist all over the world. It is a recognition of the birth, awakening and final passing away of the historical Buddha. It is commonly referred to as Buddha’s day and is usually on the first full moon in May (the actual day varies each year). Lay practitioners traditionally observe the day by practicing the precepts, bringing flowers and/or offerings to a temple, meditating and listening to a dharma talk. It is generally thought of as a solemn occasion although many places have large secular parties, parades, and festivals (similar to Christmas or Easter).
We will celebrate Vesak this year by holding a special meditation and ceremony. We will suggest practices that can be observed throughout the day for sangha members with busy schedules or those who can set aside the whole day of practice.
In preparation for the ceremony, please have with you some water, flowers, a bowl and a small buddha statue (or picture).
Please join us for this special ceremony.
Questions?
If you have questions about this event, please contact webmaster@seattleinsight.org
Registration & Donation
Registration is not needed for this ceremony. The suggested event donation is $5, plus teacher dana. (Dana is a term for generosity, or freely offered giving.) Teacher dana can be offered at the event or online. Please use your best efforts to pay the suggested donation or another heartfelt amount. All are welcome regardless of ability to pay.
Dana for Seattle Insight and the Teachers can be offered online at https://seattleinsight.org/donate, or in person on Monday nights.
Teacher/Organizer
Event Venue
Seattle, WA 98105 United States
If there is no location or map here, it means this is an online only meeting.
Keri and Tim would like to personally invite you to an online Vesak ceremony at Seattle Insight Meditation Society. Vesak is the most sacred holy day of Buddhism and is celebrated by Buddhist all over the world. It is a recognition of the birth, awakening and final passing away of the historical Buddha. It is commonly referred to as Buddha’s day and is usually on the first full moon in May (the actual day varies each year). Lay practitioners traditionally observe the day by practicing the precepts, bringing flowers and/or offerings to a temple, meditating and listening to a dharma talk. It is generally thought of as a solemn occasion although many places have large secular parties, parades, and festivals (similar to Christmas or Easter).
We will celebrate Vesak this year by holding a special meditation and ceremony. We will suggest practices that can be observed throughout the day for sangha members with busy schedules or those who can set aside the whole day of practice.
In preparation for the ceremony, please have with you some water, flowers, a bowl and a small buddha statue (or picture).
Please join us for this special ceremony.
Questions?
If you have questions about this event, please contact webmaster@seattleinsight.org
Registration & Donation
Registration is not needed for this ceremony. The suggested event donation is $5, plus teacher dana. (Dana is a term for generosity, or freely offered giving.) Teacher dana can be offered at the event or online. Please use your best efforts to pay the suggested donation or another heartfelt amount. All are welcome regardless of ability to pay.
Dana for Seattle Insight and the Teachers can be offered online at https://seattleinsight.org/donate, or in person on Monday nights.