On 19 May 2008, Buddhists celebrate Wesak which marks Buddha's birthday, enlightenment and death. The word Wesak comes from one of the Indian languages and it refers to the name of a month in old Indian calendar which usually comes in May. In some countries, Wesak Day, which is observed on the full moon in May, is also known as Buddha Day.
A devotee prays on Wesak day.
Devotees chant together with monks.
A monk gives blessing to devotees.
Burning jossticks in the foreground and Buddha followers at a temple in Kuala Lumpur.
Devotees burning joss sticks which are to be offered to Buddha
A man bathing a statue of Buddha as a reminder to purify the heart and the mind
2 comments:
I'm here to check out your blog too. ;-) Good post on Wesak Day! Added your blog to my blogroll.
Thanks, impedius!
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