Origin of Wesak: When the baby Sakyamuni Buddha was born, he was showered with spring water from the Heavenly Dragons. Henceforth, bathing the baby Buddha has become a tradition.

Benefits of bathing the baby Buddha: eradicate affliction, promote health and longevity, gain merits and wisdom, bring about world peace.

Date: 10th May, 2019 Friday (Lunar calendar: the 8th day of the Fourth Month)

Time: 6:30 pm Reception and Bathing of the Baby Buddha

7:00 pm Vegetarian Banquet and Entertainment

Venues: Premiere Ballroom & Convention Centre

9019 Leslie St., Richmond Hill, ON. L4B 4A3 (East of Leslie/North of Hwy 7)

Program: Blessing from the Sangha, Speeches, Lion Dance, Bathing of the Baby Buddha, Auction, etc.

Premiere Ballroom & Convention Centre

Ticket price: $100 ($60 tax deductible)

VIP Ticket: $3800 per table ($3300 tax deductible)

(included are Bathing of the Baby Buddha on stage, joint-sponsor of the

Program, favourable seating)

Tickets can be purchased at Cham Shan Temple: 7254 Bayview Ave., Thornhill, ON L3T 2R6

Front desk: 905-886-6481 or 905-886-1522 ext. 234