Buddha Day

The Buddha Bathing Ceremony & Martsang Kagyu Special Buddhist Protector God Puja

Martsang Kagyu UK Buddhist Centre is delighted to host the Buddha Bathing Ceremony to celebrate the birth of the Buddha. On this special occasion, His Holiness Gangri Karma Rinpoche will also conduct a blessing puja for the benefit of all attendees.

The Buddha’s Birthday is a significant celebration for Buddhists around the world. Since ancient times, Buddhists have honored this day by pouring fragrant water over a statue of Prince Siddhartha three times, a tradition that originates from the story of his birth. According to Buddhist teachings, Prince Siddhartha was born in the State of Shakya to Queen Mayadevi. Upon his birth, he is said to have taken seven steps, pointed to the sky, and declared:

"I am superior in this world."

The Seven steps mean, He is guiding us towards the higher realm called Pure land which is other than six classes of beings or realms.

“I am superior in this world” means, so far in this world there is no scholar who did research and analysis about the suffering and way of getting out from it, other than Buddha himself. Therefore, he is superior.

When he was born, deva and humans offered rain of flowers and rinsed him. Buddhists would hold a Buddha Bathing Ceremony on the birthday of the Buddha to express the people's celebration of the birth of the Buddha and their need and respect for the Buddha's teachings. Make a vow to learn Buddhism and protect Dharma and pray for purity and good fortune.

The Festival celebrates the birth of Buddha and the diversity of our multicultural and multi-faith society, through a curated programme offering traditional Buddhist Ceremonies, and activations, music, spiritual wellbeing puja, and blessing ceremonies. We will pray for peace and harmony in our lives and on Earth.

We welcome everyone—regardless of background, faith, or culture—to take part in this sacred and uplifting occasion. May the Buddha’s blessings bring peace, health, and happiness to all.

Date: Sunday 4th May 2025

Time：11:30am,

- Martsang Kagyu Special Buddhist Protector Puja

-Oral transmission the Buddha mantra

-Bathing of the Buddha Dharma Service

-Flowers, Candle offering to Buddha

-Blessing

-Meditation

-Refreshments- Famous Asian cake may provided

Venue: Camden Chinese Community Centre,

9 Tavistock Pl, London WC1H 9SN

Booking by email: london@martsangkagyu.org