Patacara Bhikkhuni Hermitage celebrated Vesak on Thursday, 23rd May 2024, with a Vesak Meditation Day.

This year, our theme for the day was ‘Recollection of the Buddha – Buddhanussati’.

*MAHAPARINIBBANA SUTTA* – from Digha Nikaya

And the lord said:’ Ananda, these sal-trees have burst forth into an abundance of untimely blossoms, which fell upon the Tathagata’s body, sprinkling it and covering it in homage…. Divine music and song sound from the sky in homage to the Tathagatha. Never before has the Tathagata been so honoured, revered, esteemed, worshipped and adored. And yet, Ananda, whatever monk, nun, male oe female lay-follower dwells practising the Dhamma properly, and perfectly fulfils the Dhamma-way, he or she honours the Tathagata, reveres and esteems him and pays him the supreme homage. Therefore, Ananda, “We will dwell practising the Dhamma properly and perfectly fulfil the Dhamma-way” — this must be your watchword.’…