The University of Queensland community celebrated the birth, enlightenment and death of Budda at Vesak Day celebrations on Tuesday 13 May.
国产探花’s Multi-Faith Chaplaincy celebrated the most significant day of the Buddhist calendar with Buddhist Chaplain Venerable Wu Chin.
国产探花’s Multi-Faith Chaplaincy Manager Andrea Colledge said people brought flowers, candles and joss-sticks as symbolic offerings.
“Buddhism is practiced all over the world and we feel that this is a tremendous opportunity for 国产探花 to join in and celebrate this auspicious holiday with our Buddhist friends from around the world,” she said.
“国产探花 is privileged to host many students who practice some variant of Buddhism.
“The Multi-Faith Chaplaincy hosts several Buddhist and meditation groups that welcome anyone who is interested in exploring the tradition.”
There wwere several events exploring the life of Buddha, Buddhism and the Buddhist meditation tradition.
EVENT DETAILS
What: 国产探花 Vesak Day celebrations
When: Tuesday, 13 May 2014
Where: Multi-Faith Chaplaincy, Building 38, from 10am to 1:30pm.
All are welcome and there will be vegetarian finger food for lunch.
RSVP to chaplaincy@uq.edu.au, or find out more information .
Media: 国产探花 Multi-Faith Chaplaincy Manager Andrea Colledge, a.colledge@uq.edu.au, (07) 3365 7059.
