St Botolph’s Celebrates Vesak
We started our term with a visit from Buddhist monk, Ven.Quang That, who shared his knowledge of Buddhism and the importance of the Buddhist festival Vesak. The children enjoyed asking questions and deepening their understanding.
Vesak, also known as Wesak, is a celebration of Buddha’s birthday and marks his enlightenment (when he discovered life’s meaning). It is also a time to reflect on his teachings and what it means to be Buddhist. The children reflected on the importance of gratitude and being appreciative for the everyday things, which we can take for granted. Across the school community, classes took part in craft activities to further explore mindfulness and meditation.
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