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THE BUDDHIST COMMUNITY OF MIDWEST AND SURROUNDING AREAS –
THE UNITED STATES OF AMERICA THE ORGANIZATION COMMITTEE OF THE 4th VESAK DAY CELEBRATION<\/p>\n\n\n\n


Namo S\u00e4kyamuni Buddha.

With profound reverence, we respectfully pay homage to the Most Venerable Elder High Monks, the Venerable Sangha of Bhikkhus and Bhikkhunis, and extend our sincere greetings to all esteemed Buddhist devotees and compatriots.

In the immeasurable joy of the sons and daughters of the Buddha turning their hearts toward the sacred commemoration of the Birth of our Compassionate Father, Sakyamuni Buddha, the Buddhist communities of the Midwestern United States and neighboring regions solemnly and respectfully organize the International Celebration of Vesak (Buddha Day). This auspicious occasion commemorates the three supreme events in the life of the Buddha: His Birth, His Enlightenment, and His Parinirv\u0103na, while offering collective prayers for world peace, the harmony and well-being of all sentient beings, and the perpetuation of the Buddhadharma.

The Vesak Celebration in this region has been solemnly organized on three successive occasions at: Phap Hoa Temple, Wichita, Kansas (2018); Bat Nha Temple, Bauxite, Arkansas (2019); and Quan Am Temple, Kansas City, Missouri (2025). Continuing the noble spirit and virtuous legacy of the Venerable Ones, and with utmost reverence and heartfelt sincerity, the Linh Quang Temple (Nebraska) respectfully undertakes the organization of the Fourth Vesak Celebration.

With profound respect, the Organizing Committee humbly and respectfully invites the Venerable Sangha, Honored Dignitaries, and all Buddhist devotees to graciously attend this Grand Ceremony. Together, we shall offer the incense of the heart in devotion to the World-Honored One, imbued with the radiant light of His compassion and wisdom, and further cultivate the noble fellowship and spiritual harmony of the Dharma in this land abroad.

Time: <\/strong>May 15th – 16th – 17th, 2026 (29\/3 – 30\/3 – 1\/4 Lunar Year: Binh Ngo)
Venue: L<\/strong>inh Quang Temple, 3175 W Pleasant Hill Rd, Lincoln, NE 68523.

The honorable presence of the Venerable Sangha and distinguished guests will be a great honor to the Organizing Committee and will greatly enhance the solemnity, completeness, and sacred significance of this Vesak Celebration.

We reverently pray for the compassionate blessings of the Triple Gem to protect the Venerable Ones with peaceful and healthy bodies and long-lasting Dharma life. May all honored guests and Buddhist devotees abide in peace of body and mind, uphold a firm and unwavering bodhi resolve, and enjoy the fulfillment of all wholesome aspirations.

With deepest respect,
Venerable Th\u00edch Ph\u00e1p Tr\u00ed
Chairman of the Organizing Committee<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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GRAND CEREMONY PROGRAM<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n

Thursday, May 14, 2026 (March 28, Year of the Horse):<\/span><\/strong> We respectfully welcome the Venerable Monks and Nuns, along with devout Buddhist practitioners.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Friday, May 15, 2026 (March 29, Year of the Horse): Completion of decorations for the Grand Ceremony<\/span><\/strong>:
11:00 a.m.: Offering prayers to the Buddha on his birthday, opening the scripture recitation ceremony, and purifying the altar.
11:30 a.m.: Lunch.
3:00 p.m.: Brief Ceremony of Offering Food to Wandering Spirits and Ghosts.
6:00 p.m.: Snack time.
7:30 p.m.: Grand Ceremony of Remembrance and Sermon for the Souls of the Deceased.
9:30 p.m.: Sitting meditation, stillness.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Saturday, May 16, 2026 (March 30, Year of the Horse)<\/span><\/strong>:
6:00 a.m.: Meditation, Practice, Hand Gesture Ceremony.
8:00 a.m.: Breakfast.
10:00 a.m.: Recitation of the Buddha\u2019s Birthday Sutra (Chapter on Expedient Means of the Buddha Sutra), and offering of food at noon.
11:30 a.m.: Lunch.
2:00 p.m.: Opening Ceremony of the Buddha\u2019s Birthday Festival – Flower Float Parade – Memorial Ceremony and Prayer: for world peace, human well-being, and the eternal preservation of Buddhist teachings.
6:00 p.m.: Snack time.
7:30 p.m.: Cultural and artistic performances as offerings.
10:30 p.m.: Fireworks celebrating the Buddha\u2019s birthday – The congregation observes a moment of silence.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Sunday, May 17, 2026 (April 1st, Year of the Horse)<\/span><\/strong>:
6:00 a.m.: Meditation, offering thanks to the Buddha, and the four assemblies of Bodhisattvas.
8:00 a.m.: Breakfast.
9:00 a.m.: Chanting the Buddha\u2019s name while walking, Dharma assembly.
11:00 a.m.: The official Vesak celebration begins.
12:30 p.m.: Offering of Food to Monks \u2013 Grand Ceremony Concludes<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n

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C\u1ed8NG \u0110\u1ed2NG PH\u1eacT GI\u00c1O MI\u1ec0N TRUNG T\u00c2Y V\u00c0 PH\u1ee4 C\u1eacN HOA K\u1ef2 BAN T\u1ed4 CH\u1ee8C \u0110\u1ea0I L\u1ec4 PH\u1eacT \u0110\u1ea2N L\u1ea6N IV<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n

Nam m\u00f4 B\u1ed5n S\u01b0 Th\u00edch Ca M\u00e2u Ni Ph\u1eadt.
K\u00ednh b\u1ea1ch Ch\u01b0 T\u00f4n Tr\u01b0\u1edfng L\u00e3o H\u00f2a Th\u01b0\u1ee3ng, Ch\u01b0 T\u00f4n \u0110\u1ee9c T\u0103ng Ni, c\u00f9ng Qu\u00fd \u0110\u1ed3ng h\u01b0\u01a1ng Ph\u1eadt t\u1eed g\u1ea7n xa,
Trong ni\u1ec1m hoan h\u1ef7 v\u00f4 bi\u00ean c\u1ee7a ng\u01b0\u1eddi con Ph\u1eadt h\u01b0\u1edbng v\u1ec1 ng\u00e0y \u0110\u1ea3n Sinh c\u1ee7a \u0110\u1ee9c T\u1eeb Ph\u1ee5 Th\u00edch Ca M\u00e2u Ni, Ph\u1eadt Gi\u00e1o mi\u1ec1n Trung T\u00e2y v\u00e0 nh\u1eefng v\u00f9ng Ph\u1ee5 C\u1eadn t\u1ea1i Hoa K\u1ef3 tr\u00e2n tr\u1ecdng t\u1ed5 ch\u1ee9c \u0110\u1ea1i L\u1ec5 Ph\u1eadt \u0110\u1ea3n – Vesak nh\u1eb1m t\u01b0\u1edfng ni\u1ec7m ba s\u1ef1 ki\u1ec7n tr\u1ecdng \u0111\u1ea1i trong cu\u1ed9c \u0111\u1eddi \u0110\u1ee9c Ph\u1eadt:
\u0110\u1ea3n Sinh – Th\u00e0nh \u0110\u1ea1o – Ni\u1ebft B\u00e0n, \u0111\u1ed3ng th\u1eddi c\u1ea7u nguy\u1ec7n th\u1ebf gi\u1edbi h\u00f2a b\u00ecnh, ch\u00fang sinh an l\u1ea1c, Ph\u1eadt ph\u00e1p tr\u01b0\u1eddng t\u1ed3n.

\u0110\u1ea1i L\u1ec5 Vesak t\u1ea1i khu v\u1ef1c n\u00e0y \u0111\u00e3 \u0111\u01b0\u1ee3c long tr\u1ecdng t\u1ed5 ch\u1ee9c li\u00ean ti\u1ebfp 3 l\u1ea7n t\u1ea1i: Ch\u00f9a Ph\u00e1p Hoa, Wichita, KS (2018); Ch\u00f9a B\u00e1t Nh\u00e3, Bauxite, AR (2019); Ch\u00f9a Quan \u00c2m, Kansas, MO (2025).

Ti\u1ebfp n\u1ed1i tinh th\u1ea7n cao qu\u00fd c\u1ee7a qu\u00fd Ng\u00e0i, v\u1edbi t\u1ea5t c\u1ea3 l\u00f2ng th\u00e0nh k\u00ednh v\u00e0 thi\u1ebft tha, Ch\u00f9a Linh Quang (NE) xin tr\u00e2n tr\u1ecdng t\u1ed5 ch\u1ee9c \u0110\u1ea1i L\u1ec5 Vesak l\u1ea7n th\u1ee9 IV.
Ban T\u1ed5 Ch\u1ee9c ch\u00fang con xin tr\u00e2n tr\u1ecdng cung th\u1ec9nh v\u00e0 k\u00ednh m\u1eddi Ch\u01b0 T\u00f4n \u0110\u1ee9c T\u0103ng Ni c\u00f9ng Qu\u00fd Li\u1ec7t v\u1ecb, Qu\u00fd Ph\u1eadt t\u1eed hoan h\u1ef7 quang l\u00e2m tham d\u1ef1 \u0110\u1ea1i L\u1ec5, \u0111\u1ec3 c\u00f9ng nhau d\u00e2ng n\u00e9n t\u00e2m h\u01b0\u01a1ng c\u00fang d\u01b0\u1eddng \u0110\u1ee9c Th\u1ebf T\u00f4n, th\u1ea5m nhu\u1ea9n \u00e1nh s\u00e1ng t\u1eeb bi v\u00e0 tr\u00ed tu\u1ec7 c\u1ee7a Ng\u00e0i, c\u0169ng nh\u01b0 vun b\u1ed3i tinh ph\u00e1p l\u1eef, \u0111\u1ea1o v\u1ecb n\u01a1i x\u1ee9 ng\u01b0\u1eddi.

Th\u1eddi gian: 15\/5 – 17\/5\/2026 (29\/3 – 1\/4 \u00c2m l\u1ecbch n\u0103m B\u00ednh Ng\u1ecd)
\u0110\u1ecba \u0111i\u1ec3m: Ch\u00f9a Linh Quang, 3175 W Pleasant Hill Rd, Lincoln, NE 68523.

S\u1ef1 quang l\u00e2m hi\u1ec7n di\u1ec7n c\u1ee7a Ch\u01b0 T\u00f4n \u0110\u1ee9c v\u00e0 Qu\u00fd v\u1ecb l\u00e0 ni\u1ec1m vinh d\u1ef1 l\u1edbn lao cho Ban T\u1ed5 Ch\u1ee9c, \u0111\u1ed3ng th\u1eddi l\u00e0m cho \u0110\u1ea1i L\u1ec5 th\u00eam ph\u1ea7n trang nghi\u00eam, vi\u00ean m\u00e3n v\u00e0 \u00fd ngh\u0129a.

Ng\u01b0\u1ee1ng nguy\u1ec7n h\u1ed3ng \u00e2n Tam B\u1ea3o gia h\u1ed9 Ch\u01b0 T\u00f4n \u0110\u1ee9c ph\u00e1p th\u1ec3 khinh an, \u0111\u1ea1o th\u1ecd mi\u00ean tr\u01b0\u1eddng; k\u00ednh ch\u00fac Qu\u00fd Li\u1ec7t v\u1ecb v\u00e0 to\u00e0n th\u1ec3 Ph\u1eadt t\u1eed th\u00e2n t\u00e2m th\u01b0\u1eddng l\u1ea1c, b\u1ed3-\u0111\u1ec1 t\u00e2m ki\u00ean c\u1ed1, v\u1ea1n s\u1ef1 c\u00e1t t\u01b0\u1eddng nh\u01b0 \u00fd.

Nam m\u00f4 Hoan H\u1ef7 T\u1ea1ng B\u1ed3 T\u00e1t Ma Ha T\u00e1t.
Tr\u00ean trong k\u00ednh m\u1eddi.

TK. Th\u00edch Ph\u00e1p Tr\u00ed
Tr\u01b0\u1eddng Ban T\u1ed5 Ch\u1ee9c \u0110\u1ea1i L\u1ec5 Vesak 2026\u00a0<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n

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