MAY 15, 2025, THE VESAK CELEBRATION WILL BE HELD IN THE CAPITAL OF AUSTIN, TEXAS YOU ARE WARMLY INVITED TO ATTEND
Dear Venerable Monks and Nuns,
Dear Lay Devotees,
The year 2025 is truly a meaningful and special time for all children of the Buddha.
As Vesak season returns, monasteries, temples, and meditation centers across the country are solemnly organizing the Grand Celebration of the Threefold Vesak.
In that same spirit, the Nepal Buddhist Association is collaborating with us to host a grand Vesak celebration in the Capital City of Austin, Texas, on May 15, 2025, from 10:00 AM to 1:00 PM.
This marks the first time the international Buddhist community will gather in Austin’s capital to celebrate Vesak—a rare and auspicious opportunity. Regardless of race, ethnicity, or tradition, this occasion stands as a historic milestone for the flourishing of Buddhism in the United States. We also hope that Vesak Day will one day be officially recognized as an International Holiday.
We respectfully invite all venerable monks and nuns, and lay devotees to join us in large numbers to honor this occasion and help spread the light of the Dhamma together.
To register, please contact:
Venerable Paññākāra Tuệ Nhân – 972-859-0086
Namo Buddhaya
Buddha Day At the Capitol
Program Detail: Thursday, May 15, 2025
Location: Texas State Capitol, Austin, TX
Parking: 1201 San Jacinto Blvd., Austin, TX 78701
Schedule:
9:30 AM – Arrival at the Capitol
9:30 AM – 10:00 AM – Gathering at the Historic Supreme Court Hall
10:00 AM – 11:00 AM – Observation of House Floor Proceedings (Gallery, 3rd Floor)
11:00 AM – 12:00 PM – Sangha Dana at the Capitol Grill (Room E1.002)
12:00 PM – Vesak Day Celebration begins at the South Steps
12:02 PM – 12:05 PM – Welcome and Introduction by Master of Ceremonies
12:05 PM – 12:35 PM – Religious Segment led by Ven. Paññākāra:
Offering of Flowers to the Buddha
Dhamma Discourse by
Dhamma Discourse by
Blessings with Buddha Bath
12:35 PM – 12:45 PM – Address by Texas State Representative Salman Bhojani
12:45 PM – 12:55 PM – Dragon Dance Performance by the Vietnamese Team
12:55 PM – 1:00 PM – Closing Remarks and Thank You Note
15 tháng 5 năm 2025 ở Thủ Phủ Austin, TEXAS, kính mời Quý vị tham dự Lễ Hội Vesak
