We wish peace, unity and joy to all of our students, colleagues, alumni and friends celebrating.
Also known as Buddha Day, Wesak commemorates the birth, enlightenment and passing of the Buddha. Celebrated on Thursday 23 May 2024, Wesak is the most important of the Buddhist festivals and is celebrated on the full moon.
Celebrate Wesak
Wednesday 22 May - World in Westminster Café Wesak
This year, students and colleagues are welcome to join in a celebration of Wesak in the Tibetan Buddhist way, as part of our World in Westminster Café series. The event will include:
- Tibetan Buddhist prayers and chanting: Experience the spiritual richness of Tibetan Buddhist tradition with members of the Tibetan community in Britain.
- Tibetan singing bowl meditation: Led by Kunchok Nyima, a former Tibetan monk, this session will guide you through the transformative power of the Tibetan singing bowl, helping you cultivate wisdom and inner peace.
- Goody bags: Take home a piece of Tibetan culture with goody bags filled with cultural artefacts.
Join us for this special celebration of Wesak and experience the rich diversity of our University community.
