TEMPO.CO, Jakarta - Thousands of Buddhists this morning, May 11, celebrated Vesak Day at the Borobudur Temple in Magelang, Central Java. The rituals include bell-ringing, splashing of holy water and meditation in anjali position.
Monk Tadisa Paramita Mahasthariva in his sermon said that Vesak is not confined to rituals of prayers only.
He said that Buddhist need to recognize the core values of Buddhism and understand them, strive to foster Buddha’s heart and potential in their own lives.
“You shall not ignore and neglect the core values of Buddhism. Buddha, The Great Teacher, only taught and enlightened [humans], but its development and practices depend on each one’s [good will]. Fight with vigor to achieve enlightenment and noble character,” he said.
Vesak Day BE 2561 celebration at the Borobudur Temple was concluded with monks and Buddhists performing pradaksina ritual by circling the temple three times in clockwise direction.
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