University of Victoria, BC - Buddha’s Birthday Party

Date: Sunday, May 30th, 2010
Time: 10:00am-12:00pm
Where: University of Victoria, Interfaith Chapel, W Campus Gate, Oak Bay, British Columbia
Group: Victoria Zen Centre, University of Victoria - Interfaith Chaplains Services

Event Description: Everyone who attends will join together in celebrating the birth of the historical Buddha Shakyamuni in 563 BCE, in the traditional way… by having a BIRTHDAY PARTY!

This event, co-sponsored by the Victoria Zen Centre and the University of Victoria Interfaith Services, now in its 6th year, is open to the public, and all children (with well behaved parents) are welcome!

This event is a gift from the Victoria Zen Centre and UVic Interfaith Services. As such, there is no cost to attend!

The Interfaith Chapel at UVic, in the midst of the Finnerty garden, will be decked out in flowers provided by Yukiyasu Kato, a master of Sogetsu Ikebana, and the owner of Zen Floral Studio.

The event will offer families the opportunity to hear the story of the Buddha’s birth, and to experience a brief Buddhist ceremony in a relaxed and welcoming community environment.

Of course, there will also be a piñata, birthday activities for the kids, a display of Buddhist resources for families, cupcakes, and music!

Uminari Taiko , Victoria’s taiko (big drum) troupe, will help to ensure that everybody knows its Buddha’s birthday!

Admission: Free & open to the public