Buddha's Light International Association WA

Venue: The Fo Guang Shan Temple of WA
280 Guildford Road
Maylands, WA 6051

Date: Saturday, 20th April 2013
11.00am - 7pm

Sunday, 21th April 2013
10.00am - 4pm

Free entry, all are welcome.

What is the Festival About?

The Buddha’s Birthday & Multicultural Festival is an annual event which has been
celebrated since the opening of the temple in 1998, to commemorate the birth of
founder, Sakyamuni Buddha.

Its popularity has increased tremendously over the past few years, bringing together
the multicultural, multi-faith community of WA to this free event,
giving the opportunity for Buddhists and non-Buddhists alike to experience
the compassion of the Buddha, learn about other cultures, gain new experiences,
or simply be entertained and have a fun day out.

There are a variety of activities for everyone - ceremonies & rituals, cultures & arts,
multicultural food, music and dance. Click on the event highlights to find out more.

Event Highlights: (Please click for more information)

• Bathing of the Buddha Ritual

• Baby Blessing Ceremony

• Multi-faith Prayer for Peace and Offering Ceremony

• Cultural Walkway: Life story of Buddha, Tea Appreciation, Chinese Calligraphy,
Meditation, Fo Guang Shan Chinese School WA, BLIAWA Young Adult Division,
Video Presentation

• Multicultural Food and Entertainment

» Performing groups for Saturday

» Performing groups for Sunday

• Lion Dance

This event is jointly organised by the International Buddhist Association of
WA (Fo Guang Shan Temple of WA) and the Buddha’s Light International Association
of WA. It is proudly supported by the Office of Multicultural Interests and the City of Bayswater.

*All events are subject to change without notice

Transportation

By car

Free parking is available minutes away at Gibney Reserve, Mephan Street, Maylands.
Regular shuttle bus services is provided free between the car park and the temple
venue.

By bus

Transperth bus services No. 48 and No. 55 runs regularly along Guildford Road, to
and from Esplanade Busport. The nearest bus stop from the city is just before
Ferguson Street. Check out http://www.transperth.wa.gov.au for timetables.

By train

Alight at Maylands Train Station, located on Whatley Crescent, Maylands and walk
10 mins southeast along Eighth Avenue, turn left at Guildford Road.

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