19 May is Vesak Day.. On Vesak Day, Buddhists all over the world commemorate, the birth and enlightenment of Buddha. Devout Buddhists observe the eight Precepts on this day.
The Eight Precepts are:
Not to kill
Not to steal
Not to engage in improper sexual activity
Not to indulge in wrong speech
Not to take intoxicating drinks and drugs
To abstain from taking food at unreasonable times
To refrain from sensual pleasures such as dancing, singing and self-adornment
To refrain from using high and luxurious seats in order to practice humility.
i went to the "The Sacred Buddha Tooth Relic Temple" in chinatown to "Bath" the "Baby Buddha"... it is symbolic of the events following the Buddha's birth, when devas and spirits made heavenly offerings to him... The temple was quite crowded.. This time i manage to view the Buddha's Tooth Relics which was on exhibited on the 4th storey... When i step into the "Tooth Relics Chamber" there was a calm feeling... Many Buddhist was doing offering to the "Tooth Relics" and on the both side of the chanber there are sitting mats for meditation.
After viewing and pay respect to the "Buddha Tooth Relics" i when up to the roof top of the Tempe to turn the large Vairocana Buddha Prayer Wheel.... Praying for Peace for the World...
Happy Vesak Day to all Buddhist......
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