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The Washington, DC area International Buddhist Committee is
an interdenominational collection of local Buddhist organizations coming together to organize
and promote events of interest to the entire Buddhist community. Since
1986, IBC member temples have hosted a yearly International
Vesak Festival celebrating the Buddha's birth, enlightenment, and
parinirvana (passing beyond).
International Buddhist Committee of Washington, D.C.
The 23rd Annual International Vesak Celebration Saturday, May 23, 2009/2553 B.E. 8:30 AM-4:00 PM You are invited to join Buddhists from temples representing many different countries and traditions as we celebrate the Birth, Enlightenment and Mahaparinirvana of Lord Buddha. The 23rd International Vesak Day’s activities include: Offerings and circumambulations, prayers and homages to Lord Buddha, Dharma teachings, cultural presentations and more. The event will be held at: Wat Lao Buddhavong Buddhist Temple 3043 Catlett Road Catlett, Virginia 20119 No charge- Free Parking – donations welcome. Directions to Wat Lao Buddhavong:
More information about Wat Lao Buddhavong can be found at www.watlao.org
PROGRAM OF EVENTS: 9 AM- Arrival and circumambulation of the Wat Lao temple 9:30 AM- Children’s flower offering to the Buddha 9:45 AM- Introductions and homage to Lord Buddha in various languages 10:15-Pali prayers -Bestowal of five precepts by the Ven. Abbot Bounmy Kittithammavano -Recitation of the Heart Sutra in English 10:45 AM- Keynote address 11 AM- Lunch for the monks and nuns followed by lunch for the laypeople -after lunch, IBC members and laypeople will offer envelopes and flowers to the monks 12:30 PM- pictures of ordained and lay community 1 PM- Cultural performances in front of the temple 3:45 PM- Closing prayers in the temple
2008 Flyer:
The 22nd Annual International Vesak Day May 24, 2008 (2552 B.E.), 9 AM-3 PM
Join Buddhists from temples of many cultures and traditions as we celebrate the Birth, Enlightenment and Mahaparinirvana of Lord Buddha.
Keynote Address by the Venerable Lama Kalsang
The 22nd International Vesak Day’s activities also include: Offerings and circumambulations, prayers and homages to Buddha, guided meditations and talks given by Buddhist teachers from around the Washington, DC area, and food offerings by members of the participating communities.
Held at: Sakya Phuntsok Ling 354 Prelude Drive, Silver Spring, MD 20901, (301) 592-9286 From the Beltway - Route 495: Take Exit 30, marked Colesville Road/Columbia Pike (Route 29 North). Drive 2 miles (about 5 minutes) and turn left on Prelude Drive. The Retreat Center is 2 and 1/2 blocks on the right. Ample parking can be found on the first two blocks of Prelude Drive or by turning right onto Oak Leaf Drive (at the second intersection on Prelude Drive.) All are welcome. No charge – Free Parking – Donations gratefully accepted
2007 Flyer: International Buddhist Committee of Washington, D.C. and AU Chaplain, Bhante Uparatana host:
The 21st Annual International Vesak Day May 19, 2007 (2551 B.E.), 9 AM-4 PM
Join Buddhists from temples representing over 10 different countries as we celebrate the Birth, Enlightenment and Mahaparinirvana of Lord Buddha.
Keynote Address by the Venerable Bhante Punnaji Mahatera
The 21st International Vesak Day’s activities also include: Offerings and circumambulations, prayers and homages to Lord Buddha, guided meditations given by Buddhist teachers from around the Washington, DC area, and cultural offerings by members of the participating communities.
Held at:
American University’s Kay Spiritual Life Center All are welcome. No charge – Free Parking – Donations gratefully accepted
Commuter parking is available at a lot off Nebraska Avenue. For directions see back and: http://www.american.edu/maps/campus.htm and http://www.american.edu/maps
2006 Flyer: International
Buddhist Committee of Washington, D.C. The 20th Annual International Vesak Day May 7, 2006/2550 Join Buddhists from temples
representing over 10 different countries as we celebrate the Birth,
Enlightenment and Mahaparinirvana of Lord Buddha. The 20th International Vesak Day’s activities include:
Held at: Washington D.C. Buddhist Vihara, 5017 16 th Street,
NW D.C. All are welcome. No
charge – Free Parking – Donations gratefully accepted Schedule 9:00 am Religious ceremony and teachings 9:30 am Entering the temple and children’s flower offering to the Buddha 9:45 am Introductions and homages to Lord Buddha: 10:00 am Bestowing of 5 precepts and the 8 precepts 11:15 am Recitation of Heart Sutra Silent Meditation Keynote speech Closing prayers in Pali and English 11:20 am Lunch 1:00 pm Afternoon program 4:45 pm Concluding
ceremony Directions to Washington D.C. Buddhist Vihara 5017 16 th Street, NW D.C. (202) 723-0773 *From the CAPITAL BELTWAY/495, Take the MD-97 S / GEORGIA AVE exit- EXIT 31B- toward SILVER SPRING. Turn SLIGHT RIGHT onto MD-97 / GEORGIA AVE (0.3 miles). Turn SLIGHT RIGHT onto 16TH ST / MD-390 S, and follow 16TH ST NW (4.0 miles). End at 5017 16th St Nw , Washington , DC 20011-3841 The Washington D.C. Buddhist Vihara will be
on the left. More information about Washington D.C. Buddhist Vihara can be found at http://www.buddhistvihara.com/
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