Vesak festival is the
most sacred day to millions of Buddhists around the world. It was on the Day of
Vesak two and a half millennia ago, in the year 623 B.C., that the Buddha was
born. It was also on the Day of Vesak that the Buddha attained enlightenment,
and it was on the Day of Vesak that the Buddha in his eightieth year passed
away.
The teachings of the
Buddha, and his message of compassion and peace and goodwill have moved
millions. Millions around the world follow the teachings of the Buddha and on
the Day of Vesak commemorate the birth, the attainment of enlightenment and the
passing away of the Buddha.
Vesak is considered as both a religious and cultural festival in Sri Lanka. Many temples get filled with devotees and pilgrims all over the country to mark this great event. In temples Buddhists worship, offer flowers, light lamps, and burn incense. These traditional observances, in essence, have their value in satisfying the religious and emotional needs of the people. Buddhists generally wear a white dress and go to the temple and participate in the traditional ceremonies. Many of them spend the whole day in the temple and reaffirm their determination to follow the teachings of Buddha. On this holy day the ‘Dana’ (alms giving) plays an important role. This is a sign of sharing joy and peace with people. During the Vesak Festival week, the selling of alcohol and flesh is usually prohibited, with abattoirs also being closed.
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