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Day of Mindfulness: Vesak

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We welcome you to join us for this day of practice in celebration of Vesak.


Sunday / 9:00 am-2:00 pm

We welcome you to join us for this day of practice in celebration of Vesak. Please see the program schedule below. Advance registration requested. 

This event is In-Person and requires advance registration. As these events do fill up, we encourage folks to register as soon as possible once registration opens. Kids are welcome to attend.

Important Information
 

If you have registered and need to cancel, if you have an Eventbrite account, you can cancel through your account. If you do not have an Eventbrite account, please let us know about your need to cancel by emailing our registration office.

We ask that all guests please observe our dress code. Out of respect for our monastic brothers and sisters, please wear sleeves that cover the shoulders (short sleeves are acceptable), shirts that cover the midriff, and long pants or long skirts that are loose-fitting and cover the knees at all times. Please do not wear shorts, tank tops, nor tight-fitting clothing. We kindly ask friends to dress modestly for the duration of their time with us and to share this information with anyone attending the event with you. 

Donations. For participation in the Day of Mindfulness, a donation is greatly appreciated to keep the monastery open and able to receive guests. You will find donation boxes in the meditation and dining halls or you can donate online.

Scheduled events occur rain or shine.

 

Schedule 

8:00 AM – 11:30 AM – Gate open to receive registered visitors - SPECIAL GATE HOURS FOR VESAK

9:30 AM – Short guided meditation, followed by a Dharma Talk by Br. Pháp Dung (in English)

11:00 AM – Ceremony for Vesak

12:30 PM – Vegetarian Lunch (provided)

2:00 PM – Day of Mindfulness concludes

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