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Upcoming Events<\/h1>\n

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Saga Dawa (Wesak) Festival<\/h1>\n

Sunday 31st May, 9.45am \u2013 1.30pm, Bodhicharya UK Centre in Rochester<\/strong><\/p>\n

Wesak\/Vesak is one of the most important festivals common to many Buddhist traditions. It celebrates the Buddha\u2019s birth and for some it also marks his enlightenment and death (Parinirvana). It is seen as a time to reflect on the Buddha\u2019s teachings and what it means to be a Buddhist. However, everyone is welcome to join the celebration, to find out more about Buddhism and enjoy the occasion.<\/p>\n

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In Tibetan Buddhism, Wesak is celebrated as Saga Dawa, a month-long festival with the peak celebration on the full moon day in the fourth Tibetan lunar month which is 31st May this year.<\/p>\n

As the Bodhicharya UK Buddhist Centre approaches its first birthday, our Wesak festival is fittingly the first time the three Buddhist traditions teaching from the centre (Tibetan, Chinese Zen and Japanese J\u014ddo Shinsh\u016b) are collaborating on a community event.<\/p>\n

In many countries, Buddhists will visit their local temple or centre on Wesak Day for services and teaching, and typically give offerings of food, candles and flowers which you are invited to bring if you would like.<\/p>\n

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Timing and Programme<\/h3>\n

Our programme in the centre, beginning at 10am will include:<\/p>\n