vesak day slides
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Vesak Day A day of joy, peace and reflectionA day of joy, peace and reflectionA day of joy, peace and reflectionA day of joy, peace and reflection
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What happens on Vesak Day?
oTemples are beautifully decorated
oBuddhists gather early at their temples
oBuddhist monks chant the sutras
oWorshippers bring offerings of flowers,
candles and incense to lay at the feet of
the statues
Why do Buddhists bring offerings of
flower, candles and incense?
To show their beliefs that they
accept that life, like the offerings, is
subject to decay and destruction
DID YOU KNOW?DID YOU KNOW?DID YOU KNOW?DID YOU KNOW?
Buddhists believe that doing good
deeds on Vesak Day will multiply
merit many times over