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About Buddhism
”Help others. If you cannot help them, at least do not harm others”. Buddhism is essentially a process of transforming the mind from negative to positive.
About Vesak
Vesak is regarded by all Buddhist traditions as the anniversary of the birth of the Buddha. Some traditions regard it as a commemoration of the enlightenment and passing of the Buddha.
Our Vision
The purpose of the Victorian United Nations Day of Vesak Inc. is to create unity and fellowship between Buddhist organisations in Victoria via the organisation of the Victorian Observance of the United Nations Day of Vesak. .
Past Events
Our inaugural Victorian United Nations Day of Vesak commemoration was held at Springvale Town Hall in 2008. From that first occasion, and each years since we have had the privilege and joy of working side by side as one diverse and unique community.
Official Vesak Messages
Find the Official Vesak Messages here. .
Volunteer
If you want to participate or be involved in our events, feel free to contact us here.
Gentle Beginnings
Over a decade ago, an idea was born to unite the Buddhist community of Victoria, to commemorate the day of Vesak. Surrounded by the timber clad walls of the Springvale Town Hall, the first Victorian celebration of the United Nations of Vesak began. Soon after, the ever-expanding Buddhist community of Victoria provided a greater offering to the Dhamma.
This offering came in the form of community, effort and insurmountable dedication. With flowers in hand and Dhana at the ready, hundreds of Victorians gathered at the heart of Melbourne. This awe-inspiring support flourished the culmination of Victorian United Nations Day of Vesak celebrated annually at the Melbourne Town Hall. A decade past, we continue to join alongside thousands of Victorians to share in the merits of Vesak. From a gentle beginning, we have grown to be a little wiser, a little larger, but more connected to our community than ever before.
Since 2008, We have been celebrating the United Nations Day of Vesak in the heart of Melbourne alongside our diverse Victorian Buddhist community.
Find out what it takes to bring Vesak to life in the heart of Melbourne
Victoria is home to a diverse and active Buddhist community. With over 120 different Buddhist Temples and Organisations spread right across the state.
Our event aims to bring this community of vibrant people together in good heart and mind. The Victorian Celebration of the United Nations Day of Vesak is a journey which begins with the Friendship Dinner and progresses to a Procession through the heart of Melbourne followed by a Commemoration of the Lord Buddha.
It is an event that is run for the community, by the community. It’s merits shared with all beings and its effects everlasting on practitioners and visitors alike.