# Event Details - **Event Name**: Visakha (Vesak) Day 2026 - A Celebration of the Buddha - **Event Start and End Date**: Sun, 31 May, 2026 at 06:00 pm – Sun, 31 May, 2026 at 08:45 pm - **Event Description**: Celebrate the Buddha's birth, enlightenment, and passing into Nirvana through lighting lanterns, meditation, and a candlelight procession.About this EventVisakha (Vesak) Day - A Celebration of the BuddhaJoin us at the Dhammakaya Meditation Center California for a joyous celebration of Visakha (Vesak) Day! This in-person event is a wonderful opportunity to honor the life and teachings of the Buddha.On this special celebration of the Buddha, we welcome more than 150 Buddhist monastics from over 11 Buddhist traditions to join together as a united Sangha, including monks from Myanmar, China, Tibet, Cambodia, Vietnam, Laos, South Korea, Sri Lanka, Bangladesh, Japan, and Thailand.We will join in group meditation, sanghadana offering of necessities to the monastics, light lanterns to illuminate the meditation lawn, and participate in a candlelight walking meditation.Visakha (Vesak) Day is a time for all to unite and reflect on the profound impact the Buddha has had on the world. Come and be a part of this meaningful celebration!Questions? Contact us at 6263342160.For meditation classes, visit Peace Point Meditation.For more Buddhist events, visit dimc.info.Schedule6:00 p.m. Registration6:55 p.m. Procession of international sangha arrives7:00 p.m. Lighting of the ceremonial lantern & welcome speeches7:10 p.m. VIP Speeches7:20 p.m. Sangha Chantings7:30 p.m. Sanghadana Offering Ceremony7:50 p.m. Metta or Loving Kindness Chanting for Humanity7:55 p.m. Meditation8:05 p.m. Candlelight Circumambulation8:20 p.m. Candle Lighting Ceremony8:35 p.m. Spread Loving Kindness8:45 p.m. End of Ceremony https://cdn-az.allevents.in/events4/banners/81025c00-5866-11f1-966e-412116278f5b-rimg-w1110-h740-dcefdbd7-gmir.jpg https://cdn-az.allevents.in/events2/banners/814fdfc0-5866-11f1-b6cb-41802c899069-rimg-w1110-h740-dcd8dceb-gmir.jpg https://cdn-az.allevents.in/events8/banners/81891830-5866-11f1-966e-412116278f5b-rimg-w1110-h740-dc060707-gmir.jpg https://cdn-az.allevents.in/events9/banners/81c7cee0-5866-11f1-b6cb-41802c899069-rimg-w1110-h740-dc170502-gmir.jpg - **Event URL**: https://allevents.in/azusa/visakha-vesak-day-2026-a-celebration-of-the-buddha/100001985691325207 - **Event Categories**: meditation, health-wellness, candlelight-concerts, workshops - **Interested Audience**: - total_interested_count: 0 - **Event Highlights**: - Duration: 2 hours 45 minutes - Location: Dhammakaya International Meditation Center - Languages: English ## Ticket Details - **Ticket Price Range**: min: 0, max: 0, currency: USD ## Event venue details - **city**: Azusa - **state**: CA - **country**: United States - **location**: Dhammakaya International Meditation Center - **lat**: 34.1409067 - **long**: -117.8917496 - **full address**: Dhammakaya International Meditation Center, 865 E Monrovia Place, Azusa, United States ## Event gallery - **Alt text**: Visakha (Vesak) Day 2026 - A Celebration of the Buddha - **Image URL**: https://cdn-az.allevents.in/events5/banners/f91ac4204872345791e8cf3b2f38e6b1a9efb6e0b9b1950e4cce086edbbe0419-rimg-w1200-h800-dc160601-gmir.jpg?v=1774266728 ## FAQs - **Q**: When and where is Visakha (Vesak) Day 2026 - A Celebration of the Buddha being held? - **A:** Visakha (Vesak) Day 2026 - A Celebration of the Buddha takes place on Sun, 31 May, 2026 at 06:00 pm to Sun, 31 May, 2026 at 08:45 pm at Dhammakaya International Meditation Center, 865 E Monrovia Place, Azusa, United States. - **Q**: Who is organizing Visakha (Vesak) Day 2026 - A Celebration of the Buddha? - **A:** Visakha (Vesak) Day 2026 - A Celebration of the Buddha is organized by Peace Point Meditation. - **Q**: Who is this event for? Is it right for me? - **A:** Visakha (Vesak) Day 2026 - A Celebration of the Buddha is ideal for festival lovers, culture enthusiasts, and anyone looking for a vibrant, immersive community experience. Whether you're a first-time attendee or a longtime enthusiast in Azusa, this event is thoughtfully curated to deliver a standout experience worth every moment. 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