Celebrate Saga Dawa, Buddha's birth & enlightenment with Heart Sutra Practice, Meditation & Community Connection
2026-05-31 15:00 - 17:00 (America/New_York) | Fillmore House at Unity of Charlottesville, 2825 Hydraulic Circle, Charlottesville, VA, 22901, United States
This is the special holy day of Saga Dawa when millions of people in the Mahayana Buddhist tradition celebrate the birth, enlightenment and parinirvana of Shakyamuni Buddha. We will be practicing meditation, reciting the Heart Sutra, chanting mantra, and having Dharma discussion.
Recitation of the Heart Sutra is powerful for removing obstacles to one’s practice and dedicating merit for peace in our world.
Schedule:

3:00 – 4:30 — Setting motivation, meditation, recitation & discussion
4:30 – 5:00 — Social Time — You’re welcome to bring snacks to share.

Meeting at Unity of Charlottesville’s Fillmore House: see address and parking details below.
RSVP’s are appreciated, by emailing JTS108Va@gmail.com
Donations towards the rental space can be made at this link: https://jts.avenue.org/support-us/
All are welcome, including those new to our sangha. Email us at JTS108Va@gmail.com if you have questions. Feel free to share this email with others you know who are interested. We look forward to your joining us!
