The Magic of Inspiration at Vesak! (with Ajahn Candā)
2026-05-30 10:15 - 16:00 (Europe/London) | St Columba's House, Alfred Street, Oxford, OX1 4EH,Oxfordshire, United Kingdom
We warmly invite you to join us in celebrating Vesak Day, oneof the most sacred days in the Buddhist calendar. This special day offersan opportunity to come together as a community for quiet reflection,presence and meaningful connection.

Vesak commemorates the birth,Awakening and Parinibbāna - the final release from saṃsāra - of Gotamathe Buddha. It is a time to pause, remember and renew our commitment tothe Noble Eightfold Path, of virtue, peace and compassionate wisdom.Traditionally, Vesak is also a time when the lay community joyfullysupports the monastic Saṅgha, offering the requisites that sustain theirpractice and preserve the Buddha’s teachings.

Above all, Vesakrepresents a coming together of diverse people, united by shared values ofpeace, compassion, generosity and goodwill. We invite you to stoke thefires of inspiration, reverence and spiritual joy with us!

The day willinclude:
- Dhamma reflection & guided meditation
- Refuges &Precepts (optional)
- Shared pot-lunch (please label food ingredients) andtime to chat together
- Special guest, joining us online fromAustralia!
- Opportunity to discuss Dhamma with Ajahn Canda

TentativeSchedule:
09:45 - 10:10 Arrivals
10:15 - 11:30 Dhamma talk and guidedmeditation
11:30 - 12:00 Walking meditation
12:00 - 13:00 Lunch, mingleand rest period
13:00 - 14:00 Special guest speaker ~ fromAustralia!
14:00 - 14:20 Silent Meditation
14:20 - 14:45 Tea break
14:45- 15:30 Q&A
15:30 - 16:00 Final metta meditation and closingwords

Please arrive at 9:45 am in order to register and settle inquietly.

Health safety: Please do not attend if you feel ill or have anysymptoms of Covid.
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PLEASE NOTE THIS BOOKING ISNOT REFUNDABLE.
All ticket proceeds go toward covering venue hire. Anyexcess will go towards travel expenses and supporting Britain's firstresidence for bhikkhunis, Anukampa Grove.
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