Meditation Center of Chicago (M.C.C.) arranged a meditation class for locals on May 10, 2017 which was on Vesak Day.
The starting activity was relaxing bodies with Chair Yoga, after that the meditation was introduced and they meditated together. When their minds were bright and peaceful, MC told them the importance of Vesak Day as it is the Lord Buddha’s Day. Then, video clips of Vesak Day activities around the world were run.
The teaching monks began to light Vesak lanterns to worship the Buddha and share fire of the candle to all participants around the Bodhi tree.
Finally, the teaching monks led them spread loving-kindness and light of dharma to the world’s heart.
