serving the faith communities of the Goulburn Valley
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.
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Vesak is when Buddhists in Shepparton and across Australia come together and recollect the Lord Buddha’s birth, enlightenment and passing. Vesak is an international celebration and listed among UN Observances. Buddhism is one of the world’s oldest philosophies of non-violence and has practiced peaceful relations for over 2600 years. In this day and age, Buddhism continues fostering of world peace. For the eighth year, The Buddhist Association of the Goulburn Valley will be celebrating Vesak Festival in Shepparton on Saturday 13th of May 2023 from 4.00 pm to 6.00 pm at the Queen’s Gardens.
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