Vesak, also known as Buddha Day, is one of the most significant and sacred celebrations for Theravada Buddhists, marking the birth, enlightenment, and passing into Nirvana of the Buddha. This auspicious day, typically observed during the full moon in May, offers an opportunity for reflection on the Buddha's teachings, the nature of wisdom, compassion, and liberation from suffering.
Please join us for an hour and a half of metta and compassion for our beloved world community. With metta practice, we cultivate an attitude of befriending, attending, and good will. We do not have to love or like what we see. With compassion, we cultivate the capacity to touch into suffering, allowing our hearts to break open.
Sangha Day is a time to have fun and celebrate that diversity. All members, their families and friends, and the public at large are invited to enjoy food, music and other fun activities at Ekoji.
The Virginia Interfaith Center for Public Policy (VICPP), Ekoji Buddhist Sangha of Richmond, and Williamsburg Buddhist Sangha invite dharma practitioners from across the Commonwealth (Buddhists, Hindus, and others) for a day of connection, reflection, and public presence.
We with gather at Richmond Hill, share in a vegetarian lunch, then take a silent, meditative walk down to the lawn near the Virginia General Assembly building. The route is about a mile each way. This is not a protest, but a peaceful expression of our shared values.
This year is our second annual New Year's Day walk! After a short walk (no more than 1 mile), we will have a brief meditation and then share food. At Dorey Park, meet at the end of the road at the last parking lot next to the pond. Please wear warm clothes and comfortable shoes.
With all that is unfolding in our country and the wider world, many of us are carrying strong emotions, uncertainty, and concern. This gathering is an invitation to come together as a community – to hold these experiences in sangha, and to let our practice be supported by connection with others on the path.
Join Buddhist teachers devon and nico for an intimate evening exploring how ancient wisdom meets modern love. Drawing from their new book This Messy, Gorgeous Love: A Buddhist Guide to Lasting Partnership, they'll share practical insights on bringing mindfulness and compassion into the beautiful complexity of intimate relationships.
Vesak is one of the most significant and sacred celebrations for Theravada Buddhists, marking the birth, enlightenment, and awakening of the Buddha. This auspicious day offers an opportunity for reflection on the Buddha’s teachings, the nature of wisdom, compassion, and liberation from suffering. Come celebrate this Buddhist Holiday at Ekoji!
