| We remember with joy the May full-moon birthday of the prince who would become the Buddha. Also, it was under a full moon of May that the former prince gained full awakening, and 45 years later - beneath another full moon of May - the Buddha passed away into complete Nirvana. Hence for Buddhists the May full moon is the most powerful holy day full of joy, promise, solemnity and awe. Schedule:EARLY MORNING SESSION - 8:00 AM Meditation
- 9:00 AM Sil (8 Precepts), then Dhamma teaching & discussion
MID-MORNING SESSION - 10:00 AM Bodhi tree puja, followed by Pirit blessing chanting
- 11:00 AM Guided meditation / puja prep
- 11:30 AM Refuge & 5 precepts, Buddha puja (chanting)
- Noon Lunch dana
AFTERNOON SESSION
Sign up separately please! (Meeting in person & also on Zoom) - 2:00 PM Meditation
- 2:45 PM Vesak Dhamma talk, discussion
- 4:00 PM End program
Traditional attire: loose fitting plain white clothing that covers shoulders and knees. While white is most traditional, and 2nd choice is white top & black pants/skirt, if that isn't easy to arrange just come and don't worry about your clothes! What to bring: chairs or mat to sit on outdoors for the meal; reading glasses if needed for chanting; vegetarian food to share (if you can but not required). Where: The Charlotte Buddhist Vihara is located at 3423 Stonehaven Drive at the corner of Stonehaven Drive and McKelvey. Please park on the street. No entry fee for this day long event, but donations are welcome to sustain the Dhamma freely offered. | 
