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Faith & Spiritual

Faith & Spiritual includes prayer ceremonies, blessings, meditation, and traditional rituals that honour the birth of the Buddha.

Visitors can take part in spiritual activities, learn about Buddhist teachings, and experience peaceful moments of reflection during the festival.

Cultural & Entertainment

Cultural & Entertainment includes live performances, traditional music, dance, and interactive activities that celebrate Buddhist heritage and multicultural traditions.

Family & Fun

Family & Fun includes fun, safe, and family-friendly activities suitable for all ages.

This may include children’s activities, workshops, games, cultural crafts, performances, and interactive experiences designed for families to enjoy together.

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📆1st - 3rd May 2026!
📍Fo Guang Shan Chung Tian Temple Priestdale

In Buddhism, drinking tea isn’t just about the drink itself — it’s about mindfulness. Venerables traditionally drank tea to help stay awake during long periods of meditation, keeping the mind clear and focused without causing restlessness.

Over time, tea became part of the Buddhist culture, especially in China and Japan, where even preparing and drinking tea is treated as a form of meditation. The act of boiling water, pouring slowly, and drinking with awareness is a reminder to be present in the moment.

Tea also reflects Buddhist values of simplicity, balance, and living without excess. Even something as ordinary as drinking tea can become a peaceful, mindful practice when done with full attention 🍃

Have you been to our annual Buddha Birth Day Festival before?

Meditation in Buddhism is a way of training the mind to gain clarity, reduce suffering, and develop wisdom and compassion. It helps us understand our thoughts and emotions, respond more calmly to life, and follow the path the Buddha used to enlightenment.

Join our Free Guided Meditation at Buddha Birth Day Festival 2026.

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Doors were open Monday night for Chinese New Year Eve! We welcomed everyone to join us in galloping towards greatness in the year of the 🐴

May this year bring you strength, good fortune, and success in every step you take.

We look forward to seeing you again in May for Buddha Birth Day Festival🧧Come celebrate with us once more!

Our BBDF menu changes every year. But one thing thats always remained the same is our Silken Tofu Flower🙂‍↕️

Ingredients in a Tofu Flower豆花

- 1 block of Silken Tofu
- Ginger syrup/ Brown sugar syrup
- Tapioca pearls
- Red beans

It’s nourishing, low fat and easy to digest. Best to be enjoyed at Buddha Birth Day Festival with your favourite people.

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Since 1991

Buddha Birth Day Festival

Queensland's most vibrant cultural celebration - the Buddha Birth Day Festival! Join us over the May Day long weekend (1-3 May 2026) at the Fo Guang Shan Chung Tian Temple for a promising three days packed with peace, happiness, and cultural delights.

With a spectacular mix of cultural performances, from mesmerizing Dragon and Lion Dances to serene tea ceremonies, alongside over 100 events that promise something for everyone. Highlights include a breathtaking Saturday night laser show and delicious vegetarian feasts.

This iconic event of Queensland and signature event of Logan is more than just a festival, it's a climate-friendly event celebrating peace, sustainability, and shared happiness.

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