We respectfully invite all Buddhist devotees, members of the community, friends, and families to joyfully join us for the Ullambana (Parents’ Day) Festival at Huong Dao Temple on August 30, 2026

The Ullambana Festival, sharing some of the spirit of Father’s Day and Mother’s Day in the United States, is a meaningful occasion for family members to nurture love, closeness, and connection. It is an opportunity for children to express filial respect and gratitude toward their parents, and also a time for parents to reflect, listen, and appreciate the love and devotion of their children and grandchildren. Together, families can also turn their thoughts toward grandparents, ancestors, and all benefactors who have supported and guided them throughout life.

In modern society, independence and self-reliance are highly valued. According to the Buddha’s teachings, true independence does not mean living apart from others or taking family bonds lightly. Rather, it means learning to cultivate one’s body and mind, living responsibly, and remembering to repay the kindness we have received. When each family member practices the Dhamma with compassion, gratitude, and understanding, the family becomes more loving, respectful, and closely connected. On the other hand, when understanding and gratitude are lacking, the distance between generations can grow, making family happiness and harmony more difficult to sustain.

The Parents Day Festival is a time for each of us to quiet the mind and reflect on the immeasurable kindness of those who gave us life and raised us, to cultivate filial devotion, and to express gratitude through wholesome actions in the present. It is a day dedicated to family, love, and gratitude.

We respectfully invite you and your family to join us, so that together we may cultivate blessings, strengthen family bonds, and experience the peace and joy of the Dhamma.

ULLAMBANA CEREMONY (PARENTS’ DAY)
Sunday, August 30, 2026 • Buddhist Era 2570

10:30 AM — Alms Offering to the Monks and Nuns

12:00 PM — Vegetarian Lunch

1:00 PM — Filial Heart & Gratitude Ceremony
The Buddhist congregation respectfully assembles in the Main Hall
Three ceremonial bell sequences in the Prajñā tradition
The Sangha enters the Main Hall
Rose-Pinning Ceremony
Offerings to Parents
Opening Remarks
Incense Offering
Ullambana Ceremony
Dhamma Talk by Venerable Paññākāra Tuệ Nhân

4:00 PM — Closing

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