The Buddhist Council co-sponsored the celebration of the Buddha’s Birthday and Lotus Lantern Parade. It was held on Sunday May 2nd on the 14thStreet section of Union Square, starting at 1:30PM.

There was a variety of activities from different countries and traditions including the bathing of the Buddha, Dharma Painting Exhibition & Calligraphy Performance, Circling a Pagoda, Meditation practice, and 1080 prostrations. There was also be ethnic performances from 4 - 5 PM, Buddha's Birthday Ceremony from 5 - 6PM,and a lotus lantern parade from 14th. Street to Madison Square Park starting at 6:30PM.

It was a great opportunity for the different Buddhist traditions to come together to celebrate our teacher and our practice. It gave us an opportunity to interface with people outside of our communities so they can gain a better understanding of who we are. We are hopeful of getting Vesak recognized as a religious holiday in the city so it is helpful to have as many people as possible attending.

The main sponsor is the ICCBB, the International Council for the Celebration of Buddha’s Birthday in New York.

The Buddhist Council co-sponsored the celebration of the Buddha’s Birthday and Lotus Lantern Parade. It was held on Sunday May 2nd on the 14thStreet section of Union Square, starting at 1:30PM.

There was a variety of activities from different countries and traditions including the bathing of the Buddha, Dharma Painting Exhibition & Calligraphy Performance, Circling a Pagoda, Meditation practice, and 1080 prostrations. There was also be ethnic performances from 4 - 5 PM, Buddha's Birthday Ceremony from 5 - 6PM,and a lotus lantern parade from 14th. Street to Madison Square Park starting at 6:30PM.

It was a great opportunity for the different Buddhist traditions to come together to celebrate our teacher and our practice. It gave us an opportunity to interface with people outside of our communities so they can gain a better understanding of who we are. We are hopeful of getting Vesak recognized as a religious holiday in the city so it is helpful to have as many people as possible attending.

The main sponsor is the ICCBB, the International Council for the Celebration of Buddha’s Birthday in New York.

Launch of the AAPI project in Bangladesh

Entertainment during the launch of the AAPI project in Bangladesh

March 27, 2021. Beverly, MA.

Citizens gathered to rally and march against anti-Asian racism and in solidarity with the AAPI community. The event was organized by Beverly community member, Amber Jogie, and included speakers and a two-mile march from Beverly Commons.

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March to stand with our AAPI communities

Launch of the AAPI project in Bangladesh

Crowd during the launch of the AAPI project in Bangladesh

Governor Moore Host the AAPI Caucus Evening Reception by Patrick Siebert at 110 State Circle, Annapolis, MD 21401

Queens College President Frank Wu (l) and Baruch College President David Wu at the Roundtable Dialogue with the AAPI (Asian-American Pacific Islander) Community at CUNY, held at CUNY Central.