Buddha Day 2006 - 2550 BE
In the Footsteps of the Buddha Location: Birmingham Museum & Art Gallery
Date: 13 May 2006
 | | The Sultanganj Buddha |
West Midlands Buddhist Council have worked with Birmingham Museum & Art Gallery to present a special celebration of Buddha day this year to mark 2550 years since the birth of the Buddha. Buddha Day, also known as Wesak, marks the occasion of the birth, enlightenment, and death of Buddha and is the most sacred day in the Buddhist calendar. Buddhist groups from all over the city will be coming together in front of BMAG's 2m high Sultanganj Buddha to mark their celebration with flowers and chanting.
Find out more here about the Sultanganj Buddha on display in Birmingham Museum & Art Gallery:
The Sultanganj Buddha > This will be followed by performances in the Round Room, inspired by the following in the footsteps of the Buddha. The event is open to people of all faiths to discover more about Buddhism. Programme: 1.30 - Buddhist Monks lead chanting in the Buddha gallery
2.30 - Musical performance in the Round Room 'In the Footsteps of the Buddha' by Hi Ching
3.00 - Trio Gitano guitar performance in the Round Room 'Angulimana Suite' | 
