We wish to inform you that the traditional Vesak Celebration, organized by the International Buddhist Foundation (IBF), under the guidance of Venerable Halyale Wimalarathna Thero, will be held at Ecole de Monthoux, Rue Virginio-Malnati 44, 1217 Meyrin, on 2nd and 3rd May 2026, and we warmly invite you to join with your kind participation.
Please find below the detailed program for each day:
Special Vesak Program – 2nd May 2026
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3:00 PM – Commencement of the program
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3:15 PM – Buddha Vandana
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3:30 PM – Activities presented by the children of the Dhamma School
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3:45 PM to 5:45 PM – Dhamma discussion and Q&A session conducted by Venerable Aryaseela Thero
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6:00 PM – Refreshments
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Sil Program and Vesak Celebration Program – 3rd May 2026
Under the guidance of Venerable Halyale Wimalarathna Thero, together with the participation of Venerable Lediyangala Sudassi Thero and Venerable Henegama Sobhitha Thero, on 3rd May 2026, a Sila program (observing the Eight Precepts and practicing meditation) will be conducted in parallel with the Vesak Celebration.
Devotees may join the Sila program from 8:00 AM, or participate in the Vesak Celebration commencing at 9 AM.
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08:00 – 08:30 Observance of the Eight Precepts and Tisarana Vandana
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08:30 – 09:00 Breakfast
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09:00 – 10:00 Dhamma Sermon & Discussion(Sila)
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10:00 – 10:30 Buddhanussati Bhavana
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10:30 – 11:00 Dhamma Discussion
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11:00 – 11:30 Buddha Puja
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11:30 – 12:00 Offering of Dana
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12:00 – 13:30 Lunch
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13:30 – 14:00 Walking Meditation
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14:00 – 15:00 Dhamma Sermon & Discussion(Reflection on Food)
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15:00 – 15:30 Breathing Meditation(Anapanasati)
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15:30 – 15:45 Chanting of Pirith
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15:45 – 16:00 Punyanumodana
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16:00 Gilanpasa (Tea & Refreshments)
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We warmly invite you to take part in this meritorious occasion by offering Pirikara for the Venerable Theros, as well as by assisting in the organizational activities, particularly through contributions towards the preparation of the midday meal (Dana).
Kindly find the link to the Dana menu and Pirikara below:
Vesak Menu and Pirikara List 2026
We kindly request all devotees wishing to participate in the Sila Bhavana program to confirm their participation before 28th of April 2026, in order to facilitate the necessary arrangements.