Vesak Ceremony 2026

May the Blessings of the Noble Triple Gem be with you!

Dear Devotees,
It is with great pleasure that Florida Buddhist Vihara announces and invites you all to the “Vesak Ceremony-2569, (2026)” where we celebrate the Birth, the Supreme Enlightenment and the Parinibbana” of our Omniscient Samma Sambuddha, Sri Siddhartha Gauthama. This Vesak Full Moon will mark the 2569^th year from the day of Parinibbana of the ever-greatest teacher who guided the Divine and Humans to the absolute and ultimate freedom. The annual celebration of Vesak festival at the Florida Buddhist Vihara will be held this year on May 30^th 2026 throughout the day at the Vihara premises.

There will be many events of Dana, Seela and Bhavana for all of you to participate in many ways and accumulate merits. In keeping our tradition, during this Vesak Ceremony, we will conduct special “Aloka Puja” by making Vesak lanterns and offering those to our Supreme Sambuddha to respect His Supreme and Infinite Wisdom.

The ceremony will begin at 9.30 a.m. and end at 9.30 p.m. The Complete Program Schedule is as follows. Further details and relevant information will be sent to you again as needed.

Main Program

The people who are willing to donate money for the monk’s expenses please sign up at the link below.

https://docs.google.com/document/d/1mqU8erePAiuO06kQogDpau7YRo8Of6jmgcOtTKnErIg/edit?usp=sharing

To reserve the Physical Pirikara please sign up at the link below.

https://docs.google.com/document/d/1ZUujFIlvBdmTnnPgmq33KIQH-nuKv_Dn5pAZIx0h_Vo/edit?usp=sharing

(01) Dana  (11.30-12.00 pm)

If you would like to offer a dana item(s) to the Monks on this day, please see the attached Google list and sign up for the item/s.
https://docs.google.com/document/d/1RJ-TFU9cgQesqmmsLhFQ0c3fnonsyvSNRGGXZpuYXwg/edit

(02) Childrens’ Salpila (Start at 10.00am)

Salpila will be conducted by the students, teachers and parents of the Dhamma Schools. You are encouraged to bring items such as plants, fresh vegetables, sweetmeats, and short-eats to sell at the Salpila. Please note that the scheduled time for the Salpila is 10.00a.m. -12.00p.m.  So, plan accordingly. All proceeds from Salpila will go toward the Maintain Fund at the Florida Buddhist Vihara. Please bring cash/checks for the purchases. You can sign up for donations using the link below.

https://docs.google.com/document/d/1oA88CX2ieqzw0ZkSe6kei0WoDK9CxeuTi9LshiS5__Q/edit?usp=sharing

(03) Evening Food Stall   (from 05.30 pm to 06.30pm)

Devotees of the temple will organize the evening Sri Lankan food stall this year as well. You may purchase your dinner from the stall prior to evening activities. Food stall will be open from 05.30pm till 06.30 pm. Please bring cash for purchasing food. All proceeds will be donated to FBV maintain fund. 

(04) Atavisi Buddha Pooja (06.30 pm – 07.30pm)

All proceeds from “Atavisi Buddha Pooja” & “Atapirika” will go toward the Maintain Fund at the Florida Buddhist Vihara. Please bring cash/checks for the purchases. Be kind enough to sign up for the Pooja & Atapirikara using the links below.

Reserve –  “Atavisi Buddha Pooja”

https://docs.google.com/document/d/1c6y94ZuQ1tja-WbU5LBdAtVTX5FhS1Wez79JV3W2QyQ/edit?tab=t.0

Reserve – “Atapirika”

https://docs.google.com/document/d/1DdPRoVaqB73r3kptGjJt21w6KaWGAFz10z6sdh7AzrI/edit?tab=t.0

(05) Wesak Lanterns (Lighting of Vesak lanterns 07.30-08.30pm)

Children are invited to participate in illuminating the Vesak lanterns. Parents, please encourage children by making Vesak lanterns (kudu) together with your child and bringing the finished lantern/s to the temple on Wesak day. We expect at least one lantern from one child in each family.

(06) Devotional Songs ( 08.30 – 09.15p.m.)

Student Bhakthi Gee

Each Bhakthi gee will be introduced by a student from each Dhamma School. Please note the following.

1. Only students age 5 years and above from all three Dhamma schools can participate in this event.
2. All participants should be well rehearsed in their selected Bhakthi geetha.
3. All students should be dressed completely in white half sari (lama sari), long sleeved (national) shirt and white sarong.
4. If your child is not a student of the three Dhamma Schools please understand that he/she will not be eligible to take part in Bhakti Gee.

Adult Bhakthi Gee

Those who wish to participate in this event have to be dressed all in white (white sari/white long skirt and blouse/white long pants and white shirt).  If you are not meeting this dress code, please try to refrain from taking part in the event.

If you have questions/comments, you may reach the temple at 813-621-1337 or 813-313-9784 (cell number).

Essential things for the temple. Please check the link below.

https://docs.google.com/document/d/1Rx5Dks2NggPxWJvb6o6hu5UnAoLd_0VY5oCJ8jT_KXk/edit

*The following link will enable you to join the Vesak program online

https://meet.google.com/sug-gpbq-fcv

With Blessings of the Triple Gem !

Florida Buddhist Vihara.