06/06/2026
卫塞节，信众们从各处而来，带着各自的心愿，相聚于慈心林。
有人点亮一盏灯，有人静静聆听法音；有人虔诚浴佛，也有人与家人朋友共享素食佳肴。
灯火流转，法音悠扬，笑容与问候在人群中温暖传递。原本陌生的人们，因为同一份信仰而相遇；忙碌已久的心，也在这一刻渐渐沉静下来。
一灯续一灯，一念应一念。自佛陀时代至今，历经两千五百七十载，这盏灯一直在人与人之间传递。当灯火从一双手传向另一双手，传递的不仅是光明，更是佛陀觉悟的慈悲与智慧。
或许，卫塞节最珍贵的，并非庆典的盛大与庄严，而是在这一天，我们愿意停下匆忙的脚步，重新忆念佛陀的慈悲、智慧与觉悟。
愿这盏流传千年的明灯，继续照亮世间，也照亮我们每一个人前行的方向。
Wesak Day brings people together from many places, each arriving with their own hopes and prayers, gathering at Mettiyarama.
Some light a lamp. Some sit quietly and listen to the Dhamma. Some take part in the Bathing of the Buddha ceremony, while others enjoy a vegetarian meal with family and friends.
The glow of lamps fills the evening, and the sound of the Dhamma gently flows through the crowd. Smiles are shared, conversations begin, and people who may have never met before find themselves connected through a common faith. For a moment, the busyness of everyday life fades, and the mind becomes a little calmer.
One lamp lights another. One kind thought inspires the next. For more than 2,570 years, this simple act has continued from generation to generation. When a flame is passed from one person to another, it carries more than light—it carries the Buddha’s message of compassion, wisdom, and awakening.
Perhaps the most meaningful part of Wesak Day is not the size of the celebration, but the opportunity to pause, reflect, and reconnect with what truly matters. It is a time to remember the Buddha’s teachings and to bring more kindness, understanding, and mindfulness into our lives.
May this light, passed down through the centuries, continue to shine in the world and guide each of us on our path forward.
