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DTSTART;TZID=Asia/Kuala_Lumpur:20190519T080000
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SUMMARY:Wesak Day
DESCRIPTION:#DoMore All Day in the Forest\nCelebrated by Buddhists everywhere\, Wesak Day commemorates the three most significant events in the life of Buddha Shakyamuni – the birth of Prince Siddhartha Gautama\, his Enlightenment in becoming Buddha Shakyamuni and the occasion of his parinirvana. \nOf all the days in the year\, the holiest for Buddhists is Wesak. It is so sacred that the merits from any virtuous deed performed on this day are multiplied 100\,000 times. \nThis Wesak on May 19th\, join us for a full day of virtuous deeds and meritorious activities at Kechara Forest Retreat from 8 am to 10 pm. Featuring crowd favourites like bathing the Buddha\, pastor blessings and special Wesak prayers\, this all-day event culminates in a candlelight procession around Kechara Forest Retreat’s Holy Walk. \n  \nEvent Highlights\nSpecial Wesak prayers | Animal liberation | Buddha bathing | Mantra recitation | Holy Walk | Children’s baptism* | Procession of light | Prayer wheel spinning | Pastor blessings | Sutra writing | Car blessings* | Offerings to the Buddhas | Free vegetarian meals | Children’s activities | Wesak bazaar & more! \n  \nProgramme\n8:00 am – Eight Mahayana Precept Vows Ceremony*\n9:00 am – Children’s Baptism*\n9:30 am – Animal Liberation\n10:15 am – Opening Ceremony\n10:30 am – Special Wesak Prayers (Lama Chopa Tsok)\n12:30 pm – Lunch\n2:30 pm – Dharma Talk (English/Chinese)\n3:30 pm – Special Wesak Prayers (16 Arhats Puja)\n5:45 pm – Vegetarian Vows Ceremony\n6:15 pm – Wesak Raffle Draw\n6:30 pm – Dinner\n8:00 pm – Procession of Light \n* Pre-registration required. Closing date: 17 May 2019. \n* If you are taking the Eight Precepts\, you are encouraged to attend a short briefing. Two sessions will be conducted: 8 pm on Friday 17 May at Kechara House in PJ (English) and 11 am on Saturday 18 May at Kechara Puja House in Bentong (Chinese). If you cannot be physically present\, please tune in to the livestream on Facebook. \n* If you are registering a child for baptism\, please click here to learn more about the necessary preparations. \n  \nWhat’s Next?\nTo register for the Eight Precept vows ceremony\, children’s baptism or car blessing\, please call +609 221 5600 or email care@kechara.com. \nFor other enquiries and sponsorships\, please get in touch with us at 09 221 5600\, 03 7803 3908\, 012 987 3908\, care@kechara.com or visit our online partner at VajraSecrets.com. \n  \nWesak Offerings\nDedicate merits to your loved ones\, your family and yourself with auspicious offerings at Kechara Forest Retreat. Pick up a value offering bundle (available for pre-order until 18 May 2019; enjoy a 10% off early bird promotion if you order before 1 May 2019) or choose from our range of a la carte offerings. You’ll also stand a chance to win a pilgrimage trip to Kathmandu\, Nepal with every purchase of a Wesak raffle ticket!** \n  \nA La Carte Offerings\n\nFlowers | From RM30\nMantra Stone | RM80\nWesak Puja Sponsorship | RM100\nHoly Walk Light Offering | RM100\nWesak Raffle Ticket (for temple maintenance) | RM100\nGiant 8ft Incense | RM300\n\n  \nEssential Offering Bundle | RM250\n\n10x Candles\n1x 2.5ft Incense\n1x Wesak Puja Dedication Tablet\n1x Wesak Raffle Ticket\n\nCALL US   OR   ORDER ONLINE \n  \nTwin Offering Bundle | RM550\n\n21x Candles\n2x 2.5ft Incense\n1x Mantra Stone\n2x Wesak Puja Dedication Tablet\n2x Wesak Raffle Ticket\n\nCALL US   OR   ORDER ONLINE \n  \nFamily Offering Bundle | RM880\n\n32x Candles\n1x Giant 8ft Incense\n3x Mantra Stone\n3x Wesak Puja Dedication Tablet\n3x Wesak Raffle Ticket\n\nCALL US   OR   ORDER ONLINE \n  \nGrand Offering Bundle | RM1\,850\n\n49x Candles\n3x Giant 8ft Incense\n3x Mantra Stone\n1x Light Offering Retreat (one month)\n3x Wesak Puja Dedication Tablet\n5x Wesak Raffle Ticket\n\nCALL US   OR   ORDER ONLINE \n  \nUltimate Offering Bundle | RM3\,888\n\n108x Candles\n5x Giant 8ft Incense\n5x Mantra Stone\n5x Wesak Puja Dedication Tablet\n10x Wesak Raffle Ticket\n\nCALL US   OR   ORDER ONLINE \n  \nOffering Body\, Speech & Mind\nA typical body\, speech & mind offering\nAnother popular offering during auspicious days such as Wesak is the body\, speech & mind offering. Making these traditional offerings creates the causes for you to achieve the enlightened body\, speech and mind\, and to create a closer connection to the spiritual guide. \nChoose from our range of value-for-money Wesak body\, speech & mind bundles starting from as low as RM200. Or\, if you want something different\, pick your own body\, speech and mind offerings + a bonus add-on and enjoy discounts of up to 50%! \nGet these as an offering to H.E. Tsem Rinpoche for Wesak Day or invite one home for yourself. To get yours\, walk-in to any of our retail outlets in SunwayMas or order online at VajraSecrets.com. \n  \n**Wesak Raffle Terms & Conditions\n\nThe grand prize for the Wesak raffle is a 6D5N pilgrimage trip organised by Kechara\, departing from Kuala Lumpur\, Malaysia to Kathmandu\, Nepal from 26 – 31 December 2019.\nWinners are determined by a random draw and will be notified via the email address/contact number provided.\nEach Winner will be entitled to ONE (1) prize only.\nWinners must respond to the notification within 2 days of receipt\, otherwise the prize will be forfeited.\nWinners shall be solely responsible for any costs and expenses which may be incurred in the redemption and/or use of the Prizes including shipping costs and travel to Malaysia (if applicable).\nPrizes are non-transferable and not redeemable for cash.\nWe reserve the right to amend prizes for the Wesak raffle without prior notice.\nWe reserve the right to amend or add to these terms & conditions without prior notice.\nOther terms and conditions apply.\n\n
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