Vesak Celebration in Parliament 2026!
The Buddhist Council of New South Wales, together with Stephen Kamper and Mark Coure, were host to this special event .
Date: Tuesday 26 May, 2026 Location: NSW Parliament
Vesak
The special and significant occasion took place on Tuesday 26 May at Fountain Court, NSW Parliament. The Buddhist community came together to commemorate the birth, enlightenment, and passing of the Buddha, and to share the values of peace and compassion.
Our heartfelt gratitude to everyone who made Vesak in Parliament such a wonderful, harmonious event.
Our Parliamentary Hosts
We are honoured to be joined by our parliamentary hosts in acknowledging Vesak and its message of peace, compassion and harmony.
A Celebration of Community and Harmony
Vesak in Parliament brings together community, faith and public leadership to recognise the contribution of Buddhist communities to the multicultural life of New South Wales
Hon. Stephen Kamper MP
Minister for Multiculturalism
Hon. Mark Coure MP
Shadow Minister for Multiculturalism
The event, now held for its third consecutive year, was generously funded by Multicultural NSW and attended by NSW Parliamentary representatives from both Government and opposition, reflecting the broad recognition of the role that Buddhist communities play in the multicultural and multifaith fabric of New South Wales.
Former Chair of the Buddhist Council of NSW, Gawaine Powell Davies, said Vesak was also a reminder that compassion must be practised through action.
“After his enlightenment, the Buddha did not keep wisdom as a private achievement. He chose to teach for the benefit of others,” Mr Powell Davies said.
That remains one of the enduring messages of Vesak:
Wisdom is not fully realised without compassion, and compassion is not fully realised without action.”
‘Vesak at Parliament’
Take a look at our this years Vesak Celebrations
Memories from Previous Years
(2023 – 2025)
Take a look back at our previous years Vesak Celebrations showcasing the vigour, celecration and community spirit that made the day so special.
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