UNVesakVIC | COMMEMORATING | Victorian United Nations International Day of Vesak | Saturday 4 May 2019 | 10am-3.30pm

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A multicultural commemoration of the Buddha’s Birth, Enlightenment and Passing

Join Victoria's Buddhist Community to celebrate one of the most important days in the Buddhist Calendar. Commemorate together the Buddha’s universal peace message for the world.

Where:
Sangha Dana & Pindabata 10am 
Lunch Offering to Buddhist Monks and Nuns
@ St Peters Eastern Hill Anglican Church Hall, 15 Gisborne Street, East Melbourne

Procession & Friendship Walk 12.15pm for 1pm
Walking mindfully together. Traditional Drummers, Buddha Floats, Flags, Lanterns, the colours of Victoria’s Buddhist Community
@ Parliament Gardens Reserve assemble corner Nicholson Street Extension (opp Princess Theatre) & Albert Streets, East Melbourne. Public car parking nearby. Opp Parliament Station. Walk Spring Street and Collins Street to Melbourne Town Hall

Commemoration 1.45-3.30pm
• Veneration of Buddha Relics
• Chanting & Blessing from various Buddhist Traditions and languages
• Guided Meditation
• Interfaith Messages
@ Melbourne Town Hall, corner Swanston & Collins Streets

Cost: Free event. All of goodwill welcome

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Website: www.unvesakvictoria.org.au