Happy Vesak Day 2026 (Sunday 31/5/2026) at Quang Duc Monastery, Victoria, Australia

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Happy Vesak Day 2026 (Sunday 31/5/2026) at Quang Duc Monastery, Victoria, Australia

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VESAK MESSAGE 2650

Namo Sakya Muni Buddha 

Dear Maha Sangha,

Dear respected Buddhist devotees and friends,

Seven golden lotus blossoms rise to cradle the sacred steps,

Welcoming the Bodhisattva’s descent into the world.
In Lumbinī Garden, the Udumbara flower suddenly blooms,
As countless hearts rejoice in harmonious celebration.

Each year, as the full moon of the fourth lunar month returns, Buddhists across the five continents settle into a serene and joyful mindfulness to commemorate the birth of our Compassionate Father, Sakyamuni Buddha—the Enlightened One who revealed the path of liberation to humanity.

The appearance of the Buddha in this world is not only a sacred milestone in spiritual history, but also an eternal light illuminating the suffering and ignorance of human existence. More than twenty-six centuries have passed, yet His teachings remain ever relevant, like a refreshing stream nourishing the soul, guiding humanity back to mindfulness, cultivating compassion, and living a life of awakening.

This year’s Vesak comes at a time when our modern world continues to face instability and uncertainty. Conflicts and wars, such as those in the Middle East, tensions between the United States and Iran, as well as the ongoing war between Russia and Ukraine, remain unresolved. In such circumstances, the Buddhist values of compassion, wisdom, and non-violence become ever more essential and urgent. They form the foundation for inner peace, harmonious living, and the collective aspiration toward a world of understanding, love, and peace.

 

In harmony with the joyful spirit of Buddhists around the world, Quang Duc Monastery will solemnly celebrate the 2650th Vesak Celebration and the Outdoor Jade Buddha Enshrinement Ceremony at 11:00 AM on Sunday, May 31, 2026 (15th day of the 4th lunar month, Year of the Fire Horse).

Quang Duc Monastery respectfully invites all Buddhist devotees, families, and friends to joyfully attend, offer sincere incense, commemorate the Buddha’s boundless compassion, and pray for world peace and the well-being of all beings.

On behalf of Quang Duc Monastery, we sincerely wish all benefactors, supporters, and Buddhist devotees, together with your families, to be blessed with peace and happiness under the radiant light of the Buddha.


Respectfully,
On behalf of Quang Duc Monastery
Founder: Most Venerable Thich Thong Man
Abbot: Senior Venerable Thich Nguyen Tang

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PROGRAM OF THE VESAK CELEBRATION

Quang Duc Monastery
 Sunday, May 31, 2026 (15th day of the 4th lunar month, Year of the Fire Horse)

09:30 AM – Devotees gather for volunteer service
10:00 AM – Quang Duc Buddhist Youth Group Ceremony
10:30 AM – Chanting for Blessings and Requiem
11:30 AM – Dharma Talk: The Meaning of Vesak
11:50 AM – Official Vesak Ceremony (separate program)
12:45 PM – Purification and Enshrinement of the Outdoor Jade Buddha
01:00 PM – Outdoor Bathing the Buddha Ceremony
01:30 PM – Vegetarian Lunch Offering
03:00 PM – Three Refuges Ceremony
04:00 PM – Food Offering to Sentient Beings (Completion)



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