Dear members and friends of Dinh Quang Buddhist Temple,
You are joyfully invited to attend
Vesak,
the Great Buddha’s Birthday
on Sunday, May 5, 2024, from 10 a.m.
Vesak is the celebration of Sakyamuni Buddha, including his: birth, renunciation of worldly life, Enlightenment, teaching of the Dharma, and death and achievement of Parinirvana. In turn, it is also a celebration of Buddhist community, those who hear the Buddha’s teachings and devote themselves to practice.
However, the focus is on the birth of Sakyamuni Buddha. Practicing his Noble Eightfold Path dispels resentment, sows seeds of peace, and transforms our habits of greed hatred, and delusion into a practice of wisdom and compassion.
We hope that you will take your precious time to come to the temple to practice together, hear the Dharma, celebrate with gratitude, and eat food in mindfulness.
We wish you peace in mind and body, and a strong bodhi mind.
Springfield, Missouri, April 22, 2024
With metta,
Venerable Thich Thong Chanh
