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Welcome to the Buddha's Day and Multicultural Festival - 15 and 16 May |
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The 15th Buddha's Day and Multicultural Festival is a unique annual event which celebrates the Buddha's Birthday and Melbourne's diverse multicultural society. Plenty for Buddhists and non-Buddhists alike! The festival is a unique introduction to Buddhism for kids and families with special activities and games for the younger of body and mind.
Situated in the heart of Melbourne, at the Federation Square complex and surrounds, the Buddha's Day and Multicultural Festival is a truly distinctive festival featuring traditional Buddhist ceremonies, music, dance, food, art, craft, design, discussion and culture.
The two day program aims to promote an inclusive, peaceful and harmonious society and is jam packed with activites and events for all ages...
For more information, please visit the official website http://www.buddhaday.org.au or visit us on facebook.
Help us spread the good Karma by inviting ALL your facebook friends... and encouraging them to invite ALL their friends... and ALL their friends - that's a lot of good Karma! |
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YAD1,2,3 will be organising this activity on this very special day. Which means there will be Mother's Day celebrations at all Fo Guang Shan venues.
If you are not a Mother, you can still come and join in the fun with everyone from Fo Guang Shan.
But if you are a Mother and you want to enjoy an afternoon of having the food prepared, kids entertained & dishes washed...
then bring your family to any of our venues so we can all celebrate Mother's Day together!
AND REMEMBER: In this world, Mother is the best; so remember to give her a call and tell her how much you love her
YAD1,2,3 will be organising this activity on this very special day. Which means there will be Mother's Day celebrations at all Fo Guang Shan venues.If you are not a Mother, you can still come and join in the fun with everyone from Fo Guang Shan.But if you are a Mother and you want to enjoy an afternoon of having the food prepared, kids entertained & dishes washed...then bring your family to any of our venues so we can all celebrate Mother's Day together!
YAD1: 8 May 2010, 10.3o am at FGY Art Gallery
YAD2: 9 May 2010; 10.30 am atFGS Yarraville
YAD3:8 May 2010, 10.3o am at FGY Buddhist Centre Box Hill
AND REMEMBER: In this world, Mother is the best; so remember to give her a call and tell her how much you love her
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Dear YAD members, if you are a young adult interested in knowing more about Buddhism and wanting to meet some Buddhist friends, come join us! Activities include morning chanting, amazing race, and many other fun games! Vegetarian lunch will be served and afternoon snacks as well.
Venue: FGY Art Gallery and CBD
Date: 11 April 2010
Fees: $5 per person
Contact : Cynthia 04-13103675
If you are interested please drop in this Saturday at 141 Queen street.
Hope to see you all soon
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Fellow YAD Members, the annual Ching Ming Festival is coming up, it is the time that Chinese people use to commemorate and to express their filial piety and gratitude to their ancestors. Fo Guang Yuan Art Gallery is going to conduct the Ching Ming Water Service on
- 3 April 2010
- 10 am to 4 pm
With the blessings and vows of all Buddhas and Bodhisattvas, we hope that our ancestors and past relatives may be reborn to Western Pure Land with high lotus grades, and our families and friends may be free from calamities and enjoy good fortune and longevity. You and your family are welcome to come to participate and share the Dharma benefit.
Therefore, hope to see you all this Saturday. |
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In commemorating the birth of the Buddha, Fo Guang Shan Melbourne and BLIA VIC will be celebrating the Buddha's birthday at Federation Square on 15-16th May this year.
It is one of the most exciting multicultural events in Melbourne and you've been invited to take part in it too!
FGS Melbourne and BLIA Vic will be organising a Fundraising Banquet to support this major event.
The night will include delicious multi-course vegetarian dishes, auctions and spectacular performances.
Tickets Prices are $80 $120- Adults and $60 for YAD Members
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