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.
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
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
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