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Jan Feb Vesak Day Featured in asia Singapore Vesak Day is one of the
most important holidays among Buddhists, as it celebrates the birthday
of their teacher. The solemn part of the celebration consists of
worshipping Buddha through bringing flowers, candles and incense to
Buddha statues, chanting sutras in the temples and performing numerous
rituals which are crowned with a street candlelit procession. © Phil
One of the most typical rituals is kneeling and bowing at every third
step while praying to Buddha in repentance asking for personal
blessing and praying for the peace in the world. The "three-step, one
bow" ritual continues for two hours, however, the devotees come 24
hours beforehand in order to reserve a place in the procession.
Another Vesak Day's characteristic feature is Dana which is a common
name for the acts of generosity. During the Vesak Day Buddhists give
money to charity, donate blood, release caged birds, and generally
help the poor and needy, since good deeds are believed to increase the
well-being of the very benefactors. Singapore welcomes all the
interested, regardless of the religion they practise, to learn more
about Buddhist culture on the holy Vesak Day which takes place in late
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