Vesak in Parliament 2026!

The Buddhist Council of New South Wales, together with Stephen Kamper and Mark Coure, will host this special event .

Date: Tuesday 26 May, 2026  Time: 4:00 P.M. – 6:00 P.M.

Location: Fountain Court, NSW Parliament

INVITATION only event

Vesak

Vesak, often called “Buddha Day” or “Buddha Purnima”, is the most sacred Buddhist festival, commemorating the birth, enlightenment (Nirvana), and passing away (Parinirvana) of Gautama Buddha on the full moon in May.

INVITATION – VESAK IN PARLIAMENT

The Hon. Stephen Kamper, Minister for Multiculturalism
and
Mr Mark Coure, Shadow Minister for Multiculturalism,
together with the
Buddhist Council of New South Wales

request the pleasure of your company to acknowledge

Vesak – the celebration of Buddha’s Birth, Enlightenment and the Passing Away.

DATE:  Tuesday 26th May 2026
TIME:  4 – 6 pm
VENUE:  Fountain Court, NSW Parliament, 6 Macquarie Street, Sydney

ATTIRE
Cultural attire

RSVP:
by 14 May 2026 to
om@buddhistcouncil.org

With metta,
Erica Hendrawan
Buddhist Council of NSW

Our Parliamentary Hosts

We are honoured to be joined by our parliamentary hosts in acknowledging Vesak and its message of peace, compassion and harmony.

Image of Stephen Kamper, Parliament 2026

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

Image of Stephen Kamper, Parliament 2026

Hon. Stephen Kamper MP

Minister for Multiculturalism

Minister Coures Portrait

Hon. Mark Coure MP

Shadow Minister for Multiculturalism

Memories from ‘Vesak  at Parliament’

Take a look back at our previous years Vesak Celebrations showcasing the vigour, celecration and community spirit that made the day so special. 

Buddhist Council of NSW invites

Vesak 2026

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Getting There

Fountain Court, NSW Parliament, 6 Macquarie Street, Sydne

Help Spread the Word!

Share this invitation with your family, friends and community networks. Together, we can make Vesak in Parliament a meaningful and inclusive occasion.

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