^{CENTRAL TENNESSEE BUDDHIST ASSOCIATION - USA}

^{PHUOC BINH MONASTERY}

^{1046 Louisville Hwy - Millersville - Tennessee - 37072 - USA}

^{Tel: 615 239 8066; Cell phone: 615 938 1556}

^{Email: phuocbinhpagoda_2009@yahoo.com}

^{Website: www.chuaphuocbinh.com}

^INVITATION

^{CELEBRATION OF THE ENLIGHTENMENT OF BUDDHA SHAKYAMUNI}

^{January 25, 2026 (7th day of the 1st lunar month, Year of the Snake)}

^{Respectfully to Venerable Monks and Nuns,}

^{Dear Buddhist devotees and friends near and far,}

^{The day of the Enlightenment of our Master, Buddha Shakyamuni, under the Bodhi tree after 49 days and nights of meditation is an extremely important celebration, marking a sacred event for all humanity and all sentient beings. From that day, the light of the Buddha's enlightenment opened a path of truth, radiating compassion and wisdom to the world.}

^{To commemorate the profound gratitude to our Compassionate Father, Buddha Shakyamuni, who manifested himself to save sentient beings, Phuoc Binh Hoang Nhon Pagoda in Tennessee, USA, will solemnly organize the celebration of the Buddha's Enlightenment at 10:30 AM on Sunday, January 25, 2026 (7th day of the 1st lunar month, Year of the Snake) with the presence of Venerable Monks and Nuns.}

^{We respectfully invite all Buddhist devotees and friends near and far to take some of your precious time to attend the above ceremony at the Pagoda.}

^{Sincerely invited. Tennessee, November 15, 2025}

^{On behalf of the Temple}

^Sincerely,

^{Venerable Thich Hue Son}

^{PROGRAM AS FOLLOWS:}

^{*Saturday, January 24, 2026 (December 6th, Year of the Snake)}

^{- 8:00 PM: Opening Ceremony and Candle Lighting Prayer}

^{- 10:00 PM: Offering to the Spirits and Offering of Food to Hungry Ghosts}

^{- 11:00 PM: Offering of Medicinal Food}

^{*Sunday, January 25, 2026 (December 7th, Year of the Snake)}

^{- 10:30 AM: Gathering of Buddhist devotees}

^{- 11:00 AM: Inviting the Venerable Monks to the Main Hall and Program for the Enlightenment Ceremony of Shakyamuni Buddha (Separate program available)}

^{- 12:30 PM: Offering of Vegetarian Meal and Buddhist devotees partake in a simple vegetarian meal and conclusion of the ceremony.}