Vien An Buddhist Association

Luna new yearluna new year begins on the 1st day of the 1st month of the lunar calendar, and is celebrated until the 15th day of the same month. The celebration continues until april. It is a time of celebration and reunion of families and friends. It is customary for people to visit one another, wishing for health and happiness. The monastery, in particular, usually greets up to 6 tour buses of visitors as they pay respect to buddha, offer prayers to their departed relatives, and take part in the celebration of new year at the monastery. The vegetarian lunch offered to all.

Buddha's birthdayvesak is considered the holiest day for buddhism and occurs on the 15th day of the 4th month of the lunar calendar. It celebrates the birtth, enlightenment, and attainment of nirvana of the buddha. Buddhist disciples gather at the monastery to pay respect, and listen to dharma teaching, as well as enjoy the vegetarian culinary experience. The celebration activities normally take place in april through july.

Le vu lanvu lan "ullambana" is commemorated on the 15th day of the 7th month of the lunar calendar during the month of august through december. It is a day for Buddhist disciples to show respect and appreciation to their parents, living and departed, much like mother's day and father's day in western culture. It is customary to wear a rose, where white pays respect and commemorates one's parent(s) that have passed away, and red celebrates the health of the ones living. The vegetarian lunch offered to all.