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Indonesia Buddhist Vesak Celebrations

by sumaryanto bronto | May 20, 2008 at 08:23 am

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Vesak is the holiest day in Buddhism and a season of special holy significance to all Buddhists around the world. Vesak Full Moon is the holiest of all the full moon days. On this day are celebrated the birth, the Enlightenment, and the death of the Buddha.
In Indonesia Vesak Day called Waisak, Thousands of Buddhist monks and followers meditate for the moment of Vesak at Borubudur temple and Mendut temple. Buddhists in Indonesia celebrate Vesak Day or 'The day of Buddha's birth, his enlightenment and his reaching of nirvana'. Buddhism is one of five official religions in the world largest Muslim populated nation.

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Rachel Nixon

at 08:37 on May 20th, 2008

Hello. Thanks for posting these lovely photos. Is there a problem with the text? If you need to add your story again, please click the Edit button. Let me know if you need any help. Thank you.

beth d (not verified)

at 05:34 on November 9th, 2008

hello my name is beth and i am going to give my opinion on this page, as i was looking up things for my homework!

i think this page gives off quite a bit of info, but i think it would be much better, if you put info about more of the buddhist celebrations because then more people will respect your site, and be able to see more about this subject.

i feel that this site also needs a bit more coloure please so more kids enjoy reading it.

thanx