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“Visakha Puja Day”

“Vesak or Visakha Puja Day” is one of the most impor-
tant days in Buddhism and for Buddhists. It is the day Buddhists
assemble to commemorate the life of the Buddha, and to give
reverence to His purity, profound wisdom and immense com-
passion for all humankind and living beings by reflecting and
using His teachings as guidelines for their lives.

Visakha Puja Day also
marks the anniversary of
three significant events in
the life of the Buddha –
His Birth, Enlightenment,
and Attainment of Complete
Nibbana – that occurred on
th
th
15 day of 6 waxing moon.
Vesak is a public holiday in many Buddhist countries.
It is now recognized as an international public holiday by the
United Nations. It is the Buddhist tradition to celebrate Ve-
sak on the full moon of May. Thus, Vesak has become the
most important Buddhist festival of the year. Very narrowly, it
is known as the “Buddha’s Birthday.” of Siddhartha Gautama.
Typical activities of Vesak would include: Offering food
to monks in the morning, Some people visit the temples to lis-
ten to Dhamma preaching, Making merit by going to temples
for special observances, making merit, giving some donations
and join in the other Buddhist activities. After sunset, candle-lit
processions take place at the temple. The devout Buddhists walk
three times around the principle chapel clockwise, each clasping
three incense sticks, a lighted candle and lotus buds. The air is
filled with burning incense and smoke from the candles as the
faithful complete this most sacred of Buddhist celebrations.

(https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Vesak และ http://learnthaiwithmod.com/2014/05/)

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