[BLS-News] Buddha’s Birthday Ceremony (Vesak) this Sunday, May 18th, 2008 5:00 to 9:30 P.M.

[Dr. Martha Martinez]

The Broward Lotus Sangha 
and 
Tu Viên Hương Hai
Are pleased to invite you to a
Buddha’s Birthday Ceremony (Vesak)
Sunday, May 18th, 2008
>From 5:00 P.M. to 9:30 P.M.
At 2321 SW 127 Ave., Davie, FL 33325
 
Join us for a delightful evening to celebrate Vesak --the day of Buddha's birth, enlightenment, and paranirvana. We will start the celebration with a Dharma Talk by Venerable Thich Dong Nhut, followed by a chanting session at 6:00 P.M.  At about 7:00 P.M. we will start the Bathing The Baby Buddha Ceremony in Plum Village style, followed by joyful singing and a Vietnamese vegetarian dinner at 8:00 P.M.  The “bathing” refers to a ceremonial bathing of a statue of the baby Buddha in perfumed water, to remind people to keep a clean mind, free from all obstacles and to awaken and cultivate their True Nature. The Celebration will be conducted in English and Vietnamese.  
 
This event is free and open to the public. However, your generosity in providing a donation or Dana for the monastic sangha is gratefully accepted and encouraged. Your kind donation helps support the activities of the Sangha (e.g., defray the costs associated with maintaining the meditation hall, offering activities, beverages and meals) and is greatly appreciated. 
 
To learn more about the Broward Lotus Sangha and for directions to this event, click here www.BrowardLotusSangha.org.
 
To learn more about Zen Master Thich Nhat Hanh and his tradition, click here www.plumvillage.org
 
A Lotus Flower For You, 
Broward Lotus Sangha
P.O. Box 245124 
Pembroke Pines, FL 33024 
(954) 665-4325 
 
COME MEDITATE WITH US!
www.BrowardLotusSangha.org
www.FloridaMindfulness.org
www.MiamiBeachSangha.org
In the Tradition of Zen Master Thich Nhat Hanh 
 
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