Indonesia Prepares For Vesak Day Commemorations

MAGELANG, INDONESIA - MAY 16: Buddhist monks prepare to receive religious alms from Buddhist members of the public ahead of Vesak Day, commonly known as 'Buddha's birthday', at Liong Hok Bio temple on May 16, 2011 in Magelang, Indonesia. Buddhists in Indonesia celebrate Vesak at the monument annually, 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 Buddhism's founder, Gautama Buddha, which are celebrated at Vesak are his birth, enlightenment to Nirvana, and his passing (Parinirvana). (Photo by Ulet Ifansasti/Getty Images)
MAGELANG, INDONESIA - MAY 16: Buddhist monks prepare to receive religious alms from Buddhist members of the public ahead of Vesak Day, commonly known as 'Buddha's birthday', at Liong Hok Bio temple on May 16, 2011 in Magelang, Indonesia. Buddhists in Indonesia celebrate Vesak at the monument annually, 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 Buddhism's founder, Gautama Buddha, which are celebrated at Vesak are his birth, enlightenment to Nirvana, and his passing (Parinirvana). (Photo by Ulet Ifansasti/Getty Images)
Indonesia Prepares For Vesak Day Commemorations
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