Members of Dhamma Nikethanaya Buddhist Centre in Letchworth Garden City attended to a special day programme on Saturday 16th May 2009, celebrating 2553rd Vesak Buddha Jayanthi. Buddhists across the globe commemorate mainly the three events of the life of the Buddha, namely his Birth, Enlightenment and Passing away into Parinibbana.
Marking the 2553 Buddha Jayanthi, Dhamma Nikethanaya Buddhist Centre organised a day-programme with series of devotional offerings (amisa pooja) and practice of teaching out of honour (patipatti pooja) under the guidance of Ven Akurala Samitha Thero, the head of the centre.
The programme started by observing the Eight Precepts. It was followed by Meditation sessions, Dhamma talks, discussions, offerings to Buddha and Sangha (monks), Vesak Dansela (free food sharing stall), Vesak Light Festival, Bhakthi Gee (devotional songs in homage to Buddha), pooja and chanting for peace, happiness and good health and sharing of merits.
Organising committee wish to extend their humble gratitude for everyone helped and attended to make this event a success. May all beings be well and happy.