On Sunday, May 13th, 2012, the the ceremony of Vesak, also known as the Bath of Buddha, will be celebrated in the streets of the Chinese Quarter in Belgrano, on Arribeños Street, from Blanco Encalada to Juramento.
Organized by the
Buenos Aires Chinatown Association,
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On Sunday, May 13th, 2012, the the ceremony of Vesak, also known as the Bath of Buddha, will be celebrated in the streets of the Chinese Quarter in Belgrano, on Arribeños Street, from Blanco Encalada to Juramento.
Organized by the
Buenos Aires Chinatown Association, Argentina Buddhist
Association I.B.P.S, and the For Guang Shan Buddhist Monastery
Argentina, this important ceremony will commemorate the birth of Sakyamuri
Buddha (Siddhartha Gautama) 2556 years ago.
The idea is to use bath
water to clean our own Buddha within, that is, to purify the body and
mind by the washing of Buddha. It is also a reminder that we must always
keep a pure mind.
Two stages with lights and sound will be mounted for the public
to enjoy a great event that will feature the traditional Dragon and Lion Dance, Oriental Martial Arts, and the Tea Ceremony.
The activities will take place between 12:00pm and 8:00pm.
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