Saturday, May 9 @ 10:00 AM – 12:00 PM
Honoring the Birth, Enlightenment and Passing of the Buddha
Boun Vesak Pūjā Day is a significant Buddhist holiday that commemorates the birth, enlightenment, and death of Gautama Buddha. It is observed on the full moon day of the lunar month of Vesākha, which usually falls in April, May, or June. The day is marked by various observances, including the presentation of food and alms to monks, and the wearing of white clothes to symbolize purity.
- 10:00 AM: Gathering of all participants.
- 10:15 AM: Start of the religious ceremony: receiving precepts, paying homage to the Triple Gem, and dedicating merit to relatives.
- 10:30 AM: The monks chant auspicious Paritta verses, alms giving.
- 10:45 AM – 11:15 AM: Teaching and sermon by monks.
- 11:30 AM: Offering meal to monks.
- 12:00 PM: Lay persons have lunch.
EVENING: CANDLE PROCESSION (VIEN THIEN)
- 6:30 PM: Gathering to prepare for Vien Thien.
- 7:00 PM: Lighting candles for the candle procession.
- 7:10 PM: Vien Thien – Candle procession around the temple.
- Round 1: Reciting the virtues of the Buddha: Iti Piso Bhaga…
- Round 2: Reciting the virtues of the Dhamma (teachings): Svakkhato…
- Round 3: Reciting the virtues of the Sangha (community): Supatipanno Bhagavato Savakasangho…
Event Details
Saturday, May 9, 2026 10:00 AM – 7:30 PM Wat Lao Buddhavong 3043 Catlett Rd., Catlett, VA 20119 (540) 788-4968
