Vesak is the holiest celebration of the Buddhists around the globe which falls on the full moon day of May every year. It is a celebration of three remarkable events of the Buddha’s birth, enlightenment and passing away(Parinibbana/Parinirvana). If you would like to read more about Buddha’s journey to enlightenment and his teaching please click on this link:

http://www.buddhanet.net/budmsg.htm

Also click HERE

to the Philosophy of Vesak by Venerable Dr. Madawela Punnaji Mahathera.

Once again the organizing committee made the decision to celebrate Vesak in person. This is dubbed as “Vesak Festival 2025: Buddha’s Birthday celebration” and will be held on Saturday, May 17, 2025, from 2.00 pm to 6.00 pm. This event will be joined by all the Buddhist Temples in the Greater Toronto Area, Peel and York Regions. The event includes: blessings chanting ceremonies by Buddhist monks and nuns, the virtual Bathing Buddha ritual, traditional music and dance, martial arts and much more!

This is a FREE event!