Adopt Commendation for the Vietnamese Buddhist Community of Northern California for its dedication to preserving cultural heritage and community care through the Vesak Festival celebration. (Lee/Duong)
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This document is a commendation for the Vietnamese Buddhist Community of Northern California, recognizing its dedication to preserving cultural heritage and community care through the Vesak Festival celebration. It is addressed to the Board of Supervisors and is signed by Supervisor Otto Lee and Supervisor Betty Duong.
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Commendation for the Vietnamese Buddhist Community of Northern California
Recognition for dedication to cultural heritage and community care
Related to the Vesak Festival celebration
Prepared by Supervisor Otto Lee and Supervisor Betty Duong
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County of Santa Clara Board of Supervisors Supervisorial District Three Supervisor Otto Lee 128191 DATE: April 14, 2026 TO: Board of Supervisors FROM: Otto Lee, President Betty Duong, Supervisor SUBJECT: Vietnamese Buddhist Community of Northern California RECOMMENDED ACTION Adopt Commendation for the Vietnamese Buddhist Community of Northern California for its dedication to preserving cultural heritage and community care through the Vesak Festival celebration. (Lee/Duong) ATTACHMENTS: • Vietnamese Buddhist Community of Northern California Commendation Board of Supervisors: Sylvia Arenas, Betty Duong, Otto Lee, Susan Ellenberg, Margaret Abe-Koga County Executive: James R. Williams (PDF) Page 1 of 1
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Vietnamese Buddhist Community of Northern California Commendation
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The Vietnamese Buddhist Community of Northern California is recognized for its role in preserving Buddhist traditions and promoting community engagement. The Vesak Festival, celebrated annually, commemorates significant events in Buddhism and will be held in 2026 at Lake Cunningham Park in San Jose, featuring various cultural and spiritual activities. The Board of Supervisors of Santa Clara County commends the community for its dedication to cultural heritage and community care.
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The Vietnamese Buddhist Community of Northern California serves as a vital spiritual and cultural institution.
The Vesak Festival commemorates the birth, enlightenment, and Parinirvana of Shakyamuni Buddha.
The festival is celebrated annually by millions of Buddhists worldwide.
In 2026, the community will celebrate Vesak of Buddhist Era 2570 over two days on April 18 and 19 at Lake Cunningham Park in San Jose.
The festival will include a variety of cultural, spiritual, and community activities, including an Opening Ceremony and Candlelight Vigil for Peace.
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W HEREAS, the Vietnamese Buddhist Community of Northern California serves as a vital spiritual and cultural institution, preserving Buddhist traditions while promoting compassion, harmony, and community engagement throughout the region; WHEREAS, the Vesak Festival, internationally recognized by the United Nations in 1999, is one of the most significant observances in Buddhism, commemorating the birth, enlightenment, and Parinirvana of Shakyamuni Buddha, and is celebrated annually by millions of Buddhists around the world; WHEREAS, this sacred occasion highlights the core Buddhist values of wisdom, compassion, and peace, inspiring individuals and communities to foster understanding, unity, and service in an increasingly interconnected world; WHEREAS, in 2026, the Vietnamese Buddhist Community of Northern California will bring together more than 50 temples from across the region to celebrate Vesak of Buddhist Era 2570 over two days on April I 8 and I 9, 2026, at Lake Cunningham Park in San Jose; and WHEREAS, the festival will feature a variety of cultural, spiritual, and community activities, including the Opening Ceremony and Candlelight Vigil for Peace on April I 8, 2026,...