When the spirit of Vesak caught his eye

By Shannon Salgadoe – Vesak Poya, one of the most important days in Buddhism, commemorates the birth, enlightenment, and passing away of the Buddha. This religious and cultural festival sees devotees engage in Bodhi Poojas, Vesak devotional songs (bakthi gee) and making offerings in homage to the Buddha, alms-givings or ‘dansal’. In the days preceding, [...]

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