Sunday, May 15, 2011

Buddha Jayanti ( Festival of Nepal)

 
Source: Nepal Tourism Board
Buddha Jayanti,
May. The ever benevolent Buddha was born in Nepal, and the religion he preached second most popular in the kingdom . On may 6, a full moon day, the  Lord's and enlightment , and salvation are applauded  throughout  the valley with celebrations. Syamabhu and Boudhanath  stupas are prepared for the oncoming  festivities several days in advance. Monasteries are cleaned, statues are polished, bright prayer flags waft in breeze, and monks prepare to dance. On the Jayanti day, people reach the stupas before dawn, go around them and give offerings to the many Buddha images there.

 Nepal is the birthplace of Lord Buddha, the Light of Asia, the triple anniversary of the Buddha's birth, enlightenment and death is observed with many colorful ceremonies on  this day. People celebrate the occasion with great veneration paying homage to Buddha at places like Swayambhunath, Bouddhanath  and Lumbini.

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  1. Do not overrate what you have received, nor envy others. He who envies others does not obtain peace of mind.
    Buddha
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