On Sunday, the 26th of May, the Celebrations of Vesak will be held at Sumedharama. This day celebrates the Birth, Enlightenment and Parinibbana of the Buddha Gautama. The programe will be as follows:

10 a.m. – Precepts and Auspicious Chanting (Parittas)

10.30 a.m. – Rice pindabat ceremony and meal offering

11 a.m. – Meal

12:15 – Meditation session by the Sangha and the Thai Community in Portugal, dedicated to the Auspicious Occasion of His Majesty the King Vajiralongkorn’s 6th Cycle Birthday Anniversary, on the 28th of July 2024.

12:30 – Ajahn Vajiro will give a Dhamma talk

1:30 p.m. – Stupa Circumambulation

All are welcome to participate and enjoy this celebration and the contemplative atmosphere of the monastery.

May all beings be well