BUDDHA PURNIMA CELEBRATIONS 2022

On May 15th 2022, Vesak Day (Buddha Jayanti) was observed commemorating the birth, enlightenment, and the Samadhi of Lord Buddha. The multifaith program was held at the Sai Nilayam, for a statue installation of the Buddha. The program commenced at the meditation tree where devotees reverentially offered flowers of love and devotion to the Buddha, which was temporarily housed in the garden bed at the base of the tree. This was followed by a procession into the main hall where ancient Tibetan mantras were chanted by Buddhist nun visiting from Tibet, Sister Tsunma Kunsang Palmo for installation of the statue, along with devotional songs by members of the SSSIO TT. Leaders from SSSIO TT and Bodhicharya Caribbean TT, Mrs. Vinti Mohip (NCP) and Mr. Julian Stollmeyer (Spiritual Coordinator) respectively, brought greetings on this special occasion. Tibetan nun, sister Palmo spoke on the teachings of the Buddha and her role and purpose of her visit as a meditation and dharma teacher in Ringu Tulku's Bodhicharya centres in the Caribbean. The program concluded with a meditation session led by sister Palmo.