Vesak

Vesak invitations

Name the service or the meal, the time, and where people should come.

Vesak marks the birth, enlightenment, and passing of the Buddha, observed on one full-moon day. Temples fill with lanterns, flowers, and a shared meal.

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How to invite people for Vesak

A great way to invite people for Vesak is a quiet note with the date and the hour. Say if you are going to the temple, sharing a meal, or lighting lanterns, and give the address.

Send it about two weeks ahead. If the meal is a dana, say that so guests arrive prepared.

When should I send a Vesak invitation?

About two weeks before the gathering.

What should the invite include?

The date, the time, the place, and whether it is a temple visit or a meal.