Indonesia Commemorates Birth Of Buddah

Author: peter Date: 14 November, Category: Fact, Visits 2758

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Buddhist monks pray at Borobudur temple on Vesak Day, commonly known as [Buddhas birthday], at the Borobudur Mahayana Buddhist monument on May 17, 2011 in Magelang, Indonesia. Buddhists in Indonesia celebrate Vesak at the monument anually, which makes it the most visited tourist attraction in Indonesia. It is observed during the full moon in May or June, with the ceremony centred at three Buddhist temples by walking from Mendut to Pawon and ending at Borobudur. The stages of life of Buddhisms founder, Gautama Buddha, which are celebrated at Vesak are his birth, enlightenment to Nirvana, and his passing (Parinirvana). (Photo by Ulet Ifansasti/Getty Images)

Buddhist monks join the procession from Mendut temple to Borobudur temple on Vesak Day, commonly known as [Buddhas birthday], at the Borobudur Mahayana Buddhist monument on May 17, 2011 in Magelang, Indonesia. (Photo by Ulet Ifansasti/Getty Images)

Buddhist monks give holy flower to Budhist members as join the procession from Mendut temple to Borobudur temple on Vesak Day, commonly known as [Buddhas birthday], at the Borobudur Mahayana Buddhist monument on May 17, 2011 in Magelang, Indonesia. (Photo by Ulet Ifansasti/Getty Images)

Buddhist followers meditation at Borobudur temple during Vesak Day, commonly known as [Buddhas birthday], at the Borobudur Mahayana Buddhist monument on May 17, 2011 in Magelang, Indonesia. (Photo by Ulet Ifansasti/Getty Images)

Buddhist followers releases a lantern into the air on Borobudur temple during Vesak Day, commonly known as [Buddhas birthday], at the Borobudur Mahayana Buddhist monument on May 17, 2011 in Magelang, Indonesia. (Photo by Ulet Ifansasti/Getty Images)

Full moon is seen at Borobudur temple during Vesak Day, commonly known as [Buddhas birthday], at the Borobudur Mahayana Buddhist monument on May 17, 2011 in Magelang, Indonesia. (Photo by Ulet Ifansasti/Getty Images)