Wesak: Doing What The Buddha Did with Stephen Coan

Wesak: Doing What The Buddha Did
Teacher: Stephen Coan
Cost: 2 days accommodation + R400 surcharge
Dates: Friday 09 May 2025 - Sunday 11 May 2025

The feast of Wesak is the most important day in the Buddhist calendar, commemorating the birth, enlightenment and death of the Buddha 2,500 years ago, and is held annually on the full moon of the lunar month of Vesakha (coincidental with May). We will mark this festival with a programme of sitting and walking meditation plus reflections on the Buddha’s life and teachings and, in union with Buddhists around the world, hold a traditional Wesak ceremony - a lantern-lit circumambulation – on Saturday evening. Apart from a talk or two, and some discussion, the weekend will place an emphasis on meditation, the basic Buddhist practice common to all traditions – simply breathing in and breathing out – doing exactly what the Buddha did.

This weekend will also mark the 45th year anniversary of the Centre. We hope that you will share this milestone with us.

The schedule will include time to enjoy the beautiful grounds of the Buddhist Retreat Centre.

Please note: This retreat will be held in Noble Silence.

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