Join our live broadcast of the Buddha Day celebration—a time to honor the Buddha and connect with kindness.
Every year, on the second Sunday of May, we come together to celebrate three meaningful occasions: Buddha Day, Mother's Day, and Tzu Chi Day. On this day of gratitude and respect, we invite you to join us in offering prayers for the safety and well-being of those affected by the recent earthquake in Myanmar, as well as all those impacted by disasters around the world.
On Buddha Day, we pay homage to the Buddha’s wisdom and compassion. Through traditional ceremonies, we express our gratitude for the light he brought into the world. It is also a time to gather with pure and sincere hearts, offering love and hope to all beings.
Hualien Jing Si Hall
07:00 on May 11th (UTC+8)
The first Buddha Day ceremony each year begins at Tzu Chi’s founding place, Jing Si Hall in Hualien. Led by Dharma Master Cheng Yen and the masters of the Jing Si Abode, the ceremony is attended by pure practitioners, staff from Tzu Chi’s Four Missions, volunteers, and members of the public.
Taipei Chiang Kai-shek Memorial Hall
18:10 on May 11th (UTC+8)
At the Chiang Kai-shek Memorial Hall in Taipei, the ceremony attracts over 20,000 participants gather annually to pray together for peace and enlightenment. The ceremony is led by dharma masters from various monasteries with attendance by government officials, dignitaries, police officers, firefighters, volunteers, and members of the public.
Unable to attend Buddha Day?
Experience our online Buddha Bathing ceremony from wherever you are.
