Wesak 2009 Programme

Wesak at the Hidden Gardens
Saturday May 16 2009

Welcome to the fifth celebration of Wesak at the Hidden Gardens when we recall the life of the Buddha. Wesak is a chance to remember the story of how the Buddha gained Enlightenment and to reflect on what it might mean for individual Buddhists to move towards Enlightenment themselves. Our theme this year is Engaged Buddhism. This refers to Buddhists who are seeking ways to apply the insights gained from their meditation practice and dharma teachings to situations of social, political and ecological injustice. Throughout the day there will be information, craft and activity stalls throughout the Hidden Gardens and Tramway.

11.00 Opening procession (from backdoor of Tramway — assemble in Tramway if wet) followed by Welcome, offerings and chanting

12.00Meditation
Mask and flag making workshop (Tramway — near back door)
Storytelling in tent with One Bright Star and Lanarkshire Storytellers

12.30Dana - donation of lunch (Boilerhouse)

1.45Meditation
Walking meditation (The Rill)

2.00Drumming workshop for children of all ages (on lawn — in tent if wet)
Erick Mauricia

2.30 Symposium: Engaged Buddhism (Tramway 4) Ven Rewatha (Scotland’s Buddhist Vihara), Alice Maxwell (Kagyu Samye Dzong Glasgow - formerly Rokpa Glasgow), Karl Kaliski (Cloud Water Zen Group), Dharmacarini Kuladharini (Western Buddhist Order), Ajahn Abhinando (Harnham Buddhist Monestery). Short talks, discussion and audience Question &Answer. Chaired by Dr Rose Drew of the Department of Theology and Religious Studies, University of Glasgow

4.00Closing ritual (on lawn — Tramway 4 if wet)
With an ancient Buddhist chant: ‘SABBE SATTA SUKHI HONTU’ — may all beings be happy. Let’s hear it in as many languages as possible! Well end with a brief recitation of some of the Buddha’s words on loving kindness.

Wesak at the Hidden Gardens has been made possible through the support and organisation of Kagyu Samye Dzong Glasgow (formerly Rokpa Glasgow), Scotland’s Buddhist Vihara, the Cloud Water Zen Group and the FWBO Glasgow Buddhist Centre.

Please note that parts of Tramway are in use for events that are not connected with these celebrations.

May those involved be happy and well!

With thanks to the staff of the Hidden Gardens and Tramway for their help and support.

Wesak 2009 Programme

Wesak at the Hidden Gardens Saturday May 16 2009

Wesak at the Hidden Gardens
Saturday May 16 2009