Vesak is Sri Lanka’s most important Buddhist festival, celebrating the birth, enlightenment, and passing of the Buddha.
It’s a time for kindness, generosity, and reflection, with people coming together to help others—humans and animals alike.
Watch Team Dogstar in action!
Watch our video from Vesak Day in 2023, where we set up a Dansal stall to give food to the community and spread kindness.
Respecting all life
Vesak also reinforces the Buddhist commitment to respecting all living beings. During this time, all slaughterhouses and meat shops across Sri Lanka close, allowing animals a rare moment of peace. Many people choose to go vegetarian and some even release captured animals as a symbolic act of compassion.
It is a reminder that every life matters and that kindness should extend to all creatures.
A festival of light and hope
Curry for Canines
In celebration of Vesak this year, we’re inviting you to host your very own dinner party to raise vital funds for street animals in need.
By taking part in Curry for Canines, you’ll be creating and sharing a delicious meal with loved ones, all in honour of your favourite street dogs and cats.
Together, we can turn compassion into action.