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𝗔 𝗛𝗲𝗮𝗿𝘁𝗳𝗲𝗹𝘁 𝗪𝗲𝘀𝗮𝗸 𝗖𝗲𝗹𝗲𝗯𝗿𝗮𝘁𝗶𝗼𝗻 – 𝗥𝗲𝗳𝗹𝗲𝗰𝘁𝗶𝗼𝗻𝘀 𝗳𝗿𝗼𝗺 𝘁𝗵𝗲 𝗗𝗮𝘆
This year’s Wesak celebration was truly inspiring. What made it so special wasn’t just the activities or the beautiful setup, but the collective spirit of selfless service. From the Sangha members to all the behind-the-scenes volunteers and the supportive public — each person played a vital role in making this celebration meaningful.
As Most Venerable B. Sri Saranankara Maha Thera shared, the success of Wesak comes from the spirit of giving — serving with a sincere heart and expecting nothing in return. “We are here to serve, not to seek return. Be happy to serve.” This simple yet profound teaching touched many hearts. Venerable also advised the volunteers to always keep the heart of gratitude and appreciation, reminding them that it is through serving with a thankful heart that true joy and peace are cultivated.
One of the most moving aspects was seeing how a public space could be transformed to feel like a sacred temple. A highlight was the traditional Sri Lankan lantern, carefully handcrafted over more than a month by a master artisan and members of the Sangha. Its intricate beauty symbolized both devotion and unity, lighting up the entire celebration.
Throughout the day, the atmosphere was further uplifted by several performances of the Sri Lankan Kandyan welcome dance, which captivated the audience with its vibrant rhythm and cultural grace. This traditional performance added joy and elegance to the celebration.
The celebration began with the beautiful Sri Lankan Kandyan welcome dance, followed by the Buddha Jayanti exhibition, which included activities such as bathing the Buddha, sutra copying, learning about the Buddha’s life story, and discovering Buddhist heritage.
No matter where we served—be it food distribution, ushering, guiding the crowd, rushing between tasks, or tidying up the environment—everyone gave their very best. Each person played a role in creating a space that felt comfortable, serene, and welcoming to all who came.
Many members of the public shared how touched they were. Some said they felt a deep sense of peace, while others said the environment brought back childhood memories of temple visits. For many, this Wesak was not just a celebration — it was a personal spiritual experience.
This reflects the true nature of Dhamma — it is not limited to temples or scriptures. As Ven. Saranankara reminded us: “Dhamma is in our lives. It can be practised anywhere — in how we think, speak, and act.” Every kind act, every effort made, every mindful moment — this is Dhamma in action.
We are deeply grateful to all the volunteers and supporters. Your contribution created not just an event, but an atmosphere where many could reconnect with the Buddha’s teachings.
May the sense of inspiration you felt this Wesak become a beautiful memory in your heart.
May it encourage you to continue serving the Sasana with joy and compassion.
Let us walk together on the Buddha’s path with faith, gratitude, and loving-kindness.
Sadhu! Sadhu! Sadhu!
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温馨感人的卫塞节——当日点滴回顾
今年的卫塞节庆典，真正让人感动的，不只是活动本身或布置的庄严，而是大家无私奉献的精神。从僧团成员到幕后默默付出的义工，再到热心支持的大众，每一个人的力量汇聚成了一场充满意义的庆典。
正如 最尊敬的尊者斯里·沙拉南加拉大长老 所说，这次的圆满，是因为有大家无私的付出，不计回报地发心服务。他提醒我们：“我们是来服务的，不是为了被回报。要欢喜地去服务。”这句话简单却深刻，点亮了许多人的心。长老还特别叮嘱义工们要常怀感恩与珍惜的心，提醒大家，正是通过带着感恩心去服务，才会真正培养出内心的喜悦与平和。
令人感动的是，我们把一个普通的公共空间，布置成了充满庄严气息、令人感受到庙宇氛围的地方。其中最具特色的，是一盏传统的斯里兰卡花灯，由工艺师与僧团成员花费一个多月时间亲手制作而成。 这盏精美的花灯不仅点亮了现场，更象征着信仰与团结的光芒。
整天的活动中，现场多次呈现了斯里兰卡康提传统欢迎舞的表演，其充满节奏感与文化美感的舞姿，让整个庆典更加欢欣与庄严，深深吸引了大众的目光。
而佛陀诞辰展览则包括浴佛、抄经、阅读佛陀的一生故事，以及佛教文化介绍等活动，让大众能够静心、学习与体验佛法。
无论我们在哪里服务——分发食物、接待来宾、引导人群、清理垃圾、奔波处理事务，或是整理环境——每个人都尽心尽力地付出。正是因为大家的努力，才让整个空间变得宁静、舒适又充满温暖，让每一位到来的人都感受到被欢迎与关怀。
许多前来参与的大众都表达了他们内心的感受。有的人说，这次活动让他们久违地感受到内心的平静；也有人说，这样的环境唤起了他们童年在寺庙的回忆。对许多人来说，这一场卫塞节不仅是庆典，更是一场深刻的心灵体验。
这也正是佛法的美——佛法不仅存在于经典或寺庙中，它其实就在我们的生活里。正如长老所说：“佛法无处不在，修行也不只限于寺院。我们的言语、行为、念头中，都可以实践佛法。”你今天所做的一切服务与付出，也是一种修行，是从内心发出的供养。
衷心感谢所有的义工与支持者。你们的付出，不只是让活动顺利完成，更让无数人感受到了佛法的温暖与力量。
愿您心中因这次卫塞节升起的那份感动，化作一段珍贵而美好的回忆。
愿这份法喜成为您继续服务佛教、弘扬正法的动力源泉。
让我们一同以欢喜心、愿力与正念，在佛陀的道路上同行不息。
善哉！善哉！善哉！
