Vesak, a most important Buddhist festival is known as either Vesak, Wesak or Buddha Day, and is celebrated annually on the full moon of the ancient lunar month of Vesakha, which usually falls in May, or in early June. There will be a celebration of Vesak in Queens Gardens, Shepparton, on Saturday, 10th of May 2025, from 4.00 pm to 6.00 pm.
“For Buddhists everywhere it is indeed a felicitous opportunity, while commemorating the birth, enlightenment and passing away of Guatama Buddha, to celebrate his message of compassion and devotion to the service of humanity. This message is today perhaps more relevant than ever before.”
Vesak is the most important Buddhist Festival held on the full moon of the ancient lunar month of Vesakha, which usually falls in May annually, particularly Sri Lanka, India, Nepal, Tibet, Bhutan, Indonesia, Singapore, Vietnam, Thailand, Cambodia, Laos, Malaysia and Myanmar.
In 2015, Buddhists in Shepparton celebrated their first Vesak Day event at the Queens Garden, which was generously supported by Greater Shepparton City Council, Ethnic Council of Shepparton, People Supporting People, Shepparton Interfaith Network, Victoria Police Shepparton and the local Buddhist community.
This year, the Buddhist Association of the Goulburn Valley are delighted to be celebrating the 10th anniversary of the Vesak Festival in Shepparton on Saturday, 10th of May 2025, from 4.00 pm to 6.00 pm at the Queen’s Gardens.
The Buddhist Association of the Goulburn Valley warmly invites you – and your family – to join us in this special celebration.
