Celebrated each year on a Sunday in May, this festival honouring the birth of the Buddha is enjoyed by all ages and especially by children. Vesak is our most popular family event of the year, and can be an enjoyable way to introduce children to the story of the Buddha.

A story of the Buddha's birth is followed by a short chanting service and the ceremonial bathing of the Baby Buddha. Next, we see if we can wake up the Sleeping Sage. If we can, he tells us a Jataka Tale (a legend about one the Buddha's previous lives). Finally there is birthday cake (and healthy snacks), and origami, face painting and other fun activities for children.