“Let us Revitalize our Moral Life” Buddhists in South Africa commemorate the 2600th Anniversary of the Enlightenment of Lord Buddha.

The High Commission of Sri Lanka in Pretoria with association of Buddhist Temples    of Thailand, China, and Myanmar, has organised series of events to commemorate the 2600th Anniversary of the Enlightenment of Lord Buddha ,the 2600th Sri Sambuhtdhathwa Jayanthi. The main celebration was held in the evening of Vesak day, 17th May 2011 at the Johannesburg Meditation Centre, highlighting the importance of Buddhist teachings and its relevance to day-to-day life under the theme “Let us   Revitalize our Moral Life”.

The High Commission of Sri Lanka in Pretoria with association of Buddhist Temples    of Thailand, China, and Myanmar, has organised series of events to commemorate the 2600th Anniversary of the Enlightenment of Lord Buddha ,the 2600th Sri Sambuhtdhathwa Jayanthi. The main celebration was held in the evening of Vesak day, 17th May 2011 at the Johannesburg Meditation Centre, highlighting the importance of Buddhist teachings and its relevance to day-to-day life under the theme “Let us   Revitalize our Moral Life”.

Large number of   Sri Lankan, Tai, and South African devotees as well as non Buddhists from    many countries participated at the event.    The unique display of Vesak lanterns and candle procession in the middle of commercial city of Midrand, Johannesburg was a memorable event for the many visitors on the day.  

High commission of Sri Lanka
Pretoria
19.05.2011