Calendar

The Year in Buddhist Festivals

January 1 - start 
January 2 - closing ceremony

Universal New Year
We celebrate the Universal New Year.

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February 20 - start 
February 21 - closing ceremony

Meakha Pujea
To commemorate the Four Miracles-Assembly
Announcement made by the Buddha of his decision to enter Parinirvana in the next three months.

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Five-day celebration April 13 - April 17 
(may vary- first full moon in April)

Khmer New Year
In Cambodia, the New Year usually falls on April 13th or 14th, which is the end of the harvesting season.

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May 20 - start 
May 21 - closing ceremony 
(may vary- first full moon in May)

Visakha Pujea
Celebrates the birth, enlightenment, and death of the Buddha.

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July 16 - start 
July 17 - closing ceremony

Vassa Retreat and Unit Flower Festival
Three-month retreat season for Buddhist monks and fundraising for Sakyakmuni Stupa.

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Temple Anniversary
A celebration of paying gratitude to parents and elders. Celebration of the anniversary of the Temple.

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Kan Binda: September 17 to October 1 - 2
Pchum Binda: October 1 - 2

Kan Binda and Pchum Binda
During the Kan Binda and Pchum Binda period, community members visit Watt to offer alms and request religious services to dedicate merits to deceased parents, relatives, and ancestors.

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October 22 - start 
October 23 - parade and closing ceremony

Unity Kathina
Community members offer requisited to Buddhist monks.

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November 12 - start 
November 13 - closing ceremony

Reading of King Vessanthara's story
The congregation reads all 13 chapters in King Vessanthara's story. Listeners accumulate merits from listening.