Visakha Puja
May 31, 2026
At Wat Pasantidhamma, VA

Visakha Puja comes once a year, usually in May or June. It is performed to honor the birth, enlightenment, and passing away of Gautama Buddha. (The UN General Assembly, acknowledging the hope expressed by the International Buddhist Conference held in Sri Lanka in November 1998, urged that the day of Vesak, the day of the full moon in the month of May each year, be internationally recognized in particular at United Nations Headquarters and other United Nations offices.)

Visakha Puja literally means “worshipping on the Full Moon of the 6th lunar month.” Wat Pasantidhamma provides the opportunity for you to come and join the ceremony as a part of the annual celebration for the cultivation of meritorious deeds.

Program

Saturday, May 30, 2026

6:00 p.m. Evening Chanting by the monks and congregation
Spread loving kindness and compassion

Sunday, May 31, 2026

6:00 a.m. Morning Chanting by the monks and congregation
9:59 a.m. Together at Dhamma Sala.
10:00 a.m. Group Chanting, taking the precepts and the monks Chant the Sutras.
10:30 a.m. Offering to monks.
11:00 a.m. Lunch served to the monks.
11:30 a.m. Lunch for congregation.
12:45 p.m. Religious ceremony Candlelight procession Sermon in Thai by the Abbot
Ceremony closed