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Parinirvāṇa Day

Saturday 15 February 2025 9:30am – 1pm

Parinirvāṇa Day is one of our five main festival days, and marks the occasion of the Buddha's death, or parinirvāṇa ("final nirvana/extinguishment"). On this day we come together to explore impermanence and the preciousness of life through meditation, dharma discussion, reflection, and pūjā.

If you would like to, you are welcome to bring photos of people you know who have died in the past year, and place them in front of the shrine.

Programme

Time	Activity
9:30am	Meditation
10:30am	Talk on the theme of Parinirvāṇa Day
12pm	Pūjā
1pm	Lunch*

* Please bring vegan food to share.

Frequently Asked Questions

Do I need to book?

No, just turn up!

Do I need to be a Buddhist or a regular at the centre?

Everyone is welcome, but the day will be especially suitable for those who have been to the centre at least a couple times before.

What is pūjā?

Pūjā is a traditional Buddhist ritual that includes chanting and making offerings. All are welcome to participate or just observe if preferred.

I would like to stay for lunch, but I am not a very good cook, what can I bring?

We can never have enough of the basics like bread, dips, chips, and fruit.

How much does the day cost?

We don't charge a fixed price for our classes but instead invite you to make a donation to the centre to help us cover our running costs.

A donation of $15-20 would help us to cover our costs, but everyone is equally welcome, even if you cannot give anything at all.

The Team