Buddha's Birthday Celebration

​Please join us to celebrate Vesak, the day of the Buddha's birth, awakening, and parinirvana, on Sunday, May 3rd from 12:30 PM to 3:00 PM Eastern Time. Those in Tallahassee can come to the Center for food, music, and Dharma talk, while those from afar can join us on Zoom. There is a suggested donation of $25, but pay what you can (or nothing at all!) and join us for the celebration. See the program below.

​Event Details:

• ​Date: Sunday, May 3rd 2026

• ​Time: 12:30-3PM ET

• ​Suggested Donation: $25 (includes dinner and performance)

• ​Location: Tallahassee Chan Center and Zoom (visit our website to register for Zoom)

​All are welcome. Advance registration encouraged! Please register and indicate how many people you'll bring to help us plan for the dinner.

​Program:

• ​12:30 PM - 12:40 PM: Welcome and introduction by Guo Gu

• ​12:40 PM - 1:10 PM: Flower Ceremony with Bathing the Baby Buddha

• ​1:10 PM - 1:20 PM: Short Break

• ​1:20 PM - 1:45 PM: Musical Performances

• ​Stay after for a catered dinner and social!

​The Tallahassee Chan Center is a community space offering meditation, classes, workshops, and residential and non-residential retreats throughout the year. Our programs are rooted in Chan (Zen) practice and are open to people of all backgrounds.