New Buddha Way celebrates the two main international Buddhist festivals. One is Wesak, which takes place in May and is the principal annual celebration of ‘Southern Buddhism’ (Theravada) and the other is Bodhi Day, which takes place in December and is the principal annual celebration of ‘Northern Buddhism’ (Mahayana).
Next Festival Dates
Bodhi Day
TBC
Brook Hall, Ottershaw, KT16 0HG
This celebrates the Buddha’s enlightenment.
Wesak
TBC
Brook Hall, Ottershaw, KT16 0HG
This celebrates the Buddha’s life.
Bring your family and children to our free Festivals, and share a vegetarian lunch with us. There are children’s activities, music, folk songs, poetry, a short film and good company. You don’t have to be a vegetarian to join in! Recent beginners very welcome but sorry no pets allowed.
This timetable gives a rough idea of what we’ll be doing when
| Time | Activity | Remarks |
|---|---|---|
| 10.00 | NBW team arrive to set up | Facilitators and performers only |
| 10.30 | Doors open for participants and visitors to arrive | |
| 11.00 | Opening of Festival | Please arrive on time |
| 11.15 | Music, folk songs, poetry, stories, performances | |
| 12.00 | MEAL (Vegetarian) | |
| 13.00 | CLOSE, putting away, depart |
If you wish to bring a vegetarian meal to share first email us at festivals@newbuddhaway.org and download the Food Safety leaflet.