Vesak - Buddha Festival at the Graglia Monastery

Vesak 2025 in Graglia focused on the theme "The future is in change," intertwining Buddhist tradition with the major issues of the present. Following the ceremonies officiated by monks of the Tibetan traditions and the Bathing of the Baby Buddha, the day continued with meditation accompanied by Tibetan singing bowls, a convivial lunch, and a panel discussion on "Artificial Intelligence: Ethics and Opportunities," featuring contributions from professors, engineers, and science communicators. The event concluded with a performance by the Beam Gospel Choir and the blessing of the Saka Dawa Pole, set in the Tibetan monastery of the Graglia municipality, in the Province of Biella.

Sunday, June 15, 2025

• 10:30 AM — Ceremony with monks of the Tibetan traditions
• 11:30 AM — Bathing of the Baby Buddha ceremony
• 12:15 PM — Meditation with Tibetan singing bowls (Pema Ghialtzen Nadia)
• 1:00 PM — Convivial lunch
• 2:00 PM — Panel discussion "Artificial Intelligence: Ethics and Opportunities"
• 3:30 PM — Performance by the Beam Gospel Choir
• 4:15 PM — Blessing of the Saka Dawa Pole

The edition's theme, "Buddhism and Artificial Intelligence," brought speakers such as Paolo Enrico (University of Sassari), engineer Fabrizio Colista, and science journalist Paolo Attivissimo to the table. Highlights included the evocative meditation with Tibetan singing bowls and the unique encounter between Eastern spirituality and gospel singing.