30/04/2026
🌼 Vesak 2026: A Sacred Journey from Sri Lanka to Texas 🙏✨
A deeply meaningful spiritual journey is unfolding this Vesak 2026, bringing together sacred Buddhist traditions, global unity, and a message of peace.
On April 29, 2026 (Sri Lanka local time), most of the venerable monks and support team members departed from Sri Lanka to the United States. They are honored to carry a sacred Bodhi tree sapling, a powerful symbol of enlightenment and compassion.
🪔 Sacred Relics in Colombo
The Sacred Relics of the Buddha remain in Colombo for public veneration on April 29–30. Devotees continue to gather for blessings, reflection, and spiritual inspiration. After this, the Relics will travel in a formal procession with the Sri Lankan Sangha to the United States, arriving on May 2, 2026.
🌸 Vesak 2026 Celebration in Texas
The sacred exhibition will take place at Hương Đạo Vipassanā Bhavānā Center in Fort Worth.
📅 Dates: May 2 – May 10, 2026
📍 Location: 4717 E Rosedale St, Fort Worth, TX
🎟️ Admission: Free & open to all
Visitors will have a rare opportunity to pay respect to the Sacred Relics. Efforts are also underway to make the Bodhi tree sapling available for public viewing during this special time.
🌱 After Vesak
Following the celebration, the Sacred Relics will be respectfully returned to Sri Lanka. The Bodhi tree sapling will begin a required 3-year quarantine period at Texas A&M University in Texas. Afterward, it will be planted at the temple as a lasting symbol of peace, loving-kindness, and wisdom.
🌍 A Global Invitation
This sacred event welcomes people from all backgrounds to come together in harmony. It’s a beautiful reminder that compassion, mindfulness, and peace connect us all beyond borders.
🙏 May all beings be safe, happy, and at peace. ✨