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Lanterns over Borobudur - Thousands mark Vesak at world's largest Buddhist temple | Collector by observing the five Buddhist precepts: not killing, not stealing, avoiding sexual misconduct, not lying, and abstaining from intoxicants, we can contribute to harmony and peace in society," he added. Hari Raya Waisak, also known as Vesak Day, is observed as a national public holiday in Indonesia. "Buddhists make up only about two per cent of Indonesia's population, yet I was deeply impressed by their solidarity and togetherness. I believe this event is not only meaningful for Buddhists but can also be appreciated by people of other faiths," said Latifa, a Muslim visitor. Vesak is also known as the 'Thrice-Blessed Festival', marking three major events in the life of Gautama Buddha: his birth as Prince Siddhartha in Lumbini, his enlightenment under the Bodhi Tree in Bodh Gaya, and his attainment of nirvana (Mahaparinibbana) in Kushinagar. Central Java's Borobudur Temple was built between the 8th and 9th centuries during the Sailendra Dynasty and is the largest Buddhist temple in the world.""> by observing the five Buddhist precepts: not killing, not stealing, avoiding sexual misconduct, not lying, and abstaining from intoxicants, we can contribute to harmony and peace in society," he added. Hari Raya Waisak, also known as Vesak Day, is observed as a national public holiday in Indonesia. "Buddhists make up only about two per cent of Indonesia's population, yet I was deeply impressed by their solidarity and togetherness. I believe this event is not only meaningful for Buddhists but can also be appreciated by people of other faiths," said Latifa, a Muslim visitor. Vesak is also known as the 'Thrice-Blessed Festival', marking three major events in the life of Gautama Buddha: his birth as Prince Siddhartha in Lumbini, his enlightenment under the Bodhi Tree in Bodh Gaya, and his attainment of nirvana (Mahaparinibbana) in Kushinagar. Central Java's Borobudur Temple was built between the 8th and 9th centuries during the Sailendra Dynasty and is the largest Buddhist temple in the world.""> by observing the five Buddhist precepts: not killing, not stealing, avoiding sexual misconduct, not lying, and abstaining from intoxicants, we can contribute to harmony and peace in society," he added. Hari Raya Waisak, also known as Vesak Day, is observed as a national public holiday in Indonesia. "Buddhists make up only about two per cent of Indonesia's population, yet I was deeply impressed by their solidarity and togetherness. I believe this event is not only meaningful for Buddhists but can also be appreciated by people of other faiths," said Latifa, a Muslim visitor. Vesak is also known as the 'Thrice-Blessed Festival', marking three major events in the life of Gautama Buddha: his birth as Prince Siddhartha in Lumbini, his enlightenment under the Bodhi Tree in Bodh Gaya, and his attainment of nirvana (Mahaparinibbana) in Kushinagar. Central Java's Borobudur Temple was built between the 8th and 9th centuries during the Sailendra Dynasty and is the largest Buddhist temple in the world."">
Lanterns over Borobudur - Thousands mark Vesak at world's largest Buddhist temple
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Lanterns over Borobudur - Thousands mark Vesak at world's largest Buddhist temple

"Thousands of Indonesian Buddhists gathered at the Borobudur Temple complex in Magelang on Sunday to mark Vesak, commemorating the birth, enlightenment and passing of Gautama Buddha. Footage shows monks and worshippers gathering at the temple early in the morning, placing flowers before a Buddha statue ahead of the main ritual ceremony. Devotees were also seen listening to sermons, chanting prayers and later releasing lanterns into the night sky above Borobudur. "The purpose of this celebration is to cultivate goodness, reflect on the Buddha’s virtues, and honour his teachings, which guide us toward peace in the world," said Buddhist monk Bante Mahawirat. "The Buddha taught us to refrain from evil, to cultivate wholesome deeds, and to purify our hearts and minds <...> by observing the five Buddhist precepts: not killing, not stealing, avoiding sexual misconduct, not lying, and abstaining from intoxicants, we can contribute to harmony and peace in society," he added. Hari Raya Waisak, also known as Vesak Day, is observed as a national public holiday in Indonesia. "Buddhists make up only about two per cent of Indonesia's population, yet I was deeply impressed by their solidarity and togetherness. I believe this event is not only meaningful for Buddhists but can also be appreciated by people of other faiths," said Latifa, a Muslim visitor. Vesak is also known as the 'Thrice-Blessed Festival', marking three major events in the life of Gautama Buddha: his birth as Prince Siddhartha in Lumbini, his enlightenment under the Bodhi Tree in Bodh Gaya, and his attainment of nirvana (Mahaparinibbana) in Kushinagar. Central Java's Borobudur Temple was built between the 8th and 9th centuries during the Sailendra Dynasty and is the largest Buddhist temple in the world."

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