The full moon of May 2011 marks the 2600th anniversary
of the Buddha's enlightenment.
(Asian calendars count the years from the date of the Buddha's passing away, or parinibbana, 45 years after his enlightenment.)
May 14, 2011 (Saturday)
VESAK CELEBRATION AT
CAROLINA BUDDHIST VIHARA
Carolina Buddhist Vihara will hold a daylong program to honor the Buddha's day of enlightenment, starting with taking daylong 8 Precepts at 8:30 AM.
Carolina Buddhist Vihara
113 Woodridge Circle
Greenville, SC 29607
All are welcome.
Contact the Resident Monk: Ven. Sudhamma Bhikkhuni at 864.329-9961 (daytimes)
May 15, 2011 (Sunday)
VESAK FESTIVAL
NEAR SPARTANBURG
Vihara supporters may like to join the 2nd day of weekend festivities happening outdoors on the spacious grounds of the Khmer (Cambodian) temple Wat Sao Sokh San in Wellford, SC.
Part of the program will be conducted in Khmer (Cambodian), and, hopefully, part in English too.
All are welcome.
Wat Sao Sokh San
841 Shiloh Church Road
Wellford, SC 29385
Contact the organizer: Ms. Sokha Nhim 864.473-7372
