<p> International Buddhist Committee of Washington, D.C.</p><p>The 17th Annual International Vesak Celebration June 1, 2003 </p><p>Join Buddhists from temples representing over 15 different countries as we celebrate the Birth, Enlightenment, and Mahaparinirvana of the Lord Buddha.</p><p>The 17th Annual International Vesak Day’s Activities Include:</p><p>Offerings and circumambulations, prayers and homages to the Lord Buddha, a Cultural Show featuring traditional song and dance, workshops, Dharma lectures and guided meditations given by Buddhist teachers from around the Washington, DC area.</p><p>Held at: Cambodian Buddhist Temple 13800 New Hampshire Avenue Silver Spring, MD 20904</p><p>All are welcome. No charge – donations gratefully accepted (See reverse for schedule and directions) Schedule 08:30am – 09:00am Circumambulation and seating 09:00am – 11.15am Group prayers and meditation 11:15am – 12:00pm Lunch 01:00pm – 03.30pm Dharma lectures, meditation instruction, and traditional song and dance 03.30pm – Closing Ceremony</p><p>Driving Directions. From I-495, take I-495 (The Capital Beltway) to exit 28 A (New Hampshire Ave—MD 650) towards White Oak. Continue north on New Hampshire Ave for approximately six miles. The Cambodian Temple is approximately a half a mile after crossing Randolph Rd, and is on the left side of the road.</p><p>By Metro. Take the Red Line to the Glenmont Metro Station. From the Glenmont Station, board either a Z 1 or a Z 4 bus. Travel by bus from Glenmont to Randolph Rd, disembark at the intersection of Randolph Rd and New Hampshire Ave. The Cambodian Temple is approximately half a mile up New Hampshire Ave (North). OR Take the Red Line to the Silver Spring Metro Station. From the Silver Spring Station, board either a Z 2 or a Z 3 bus. Travel by bus from Silver Spring to New Hampshire Ave, disembark after the bus crosses Randolph Rd. The Cambodian Temple is approximately half a mile up New Hampshire Ave (North). </p>