Announcement: Wesak Day Programme 2017 @ Enlightened Heart Tibetan Buddhist Temple
Wesak Day is observed on May 10 (Wednesday) this year. This holy day of devotion is also known as “Lord Buddha’s birthday” although it is a day to commemorate the birth, enlightenment and passing of Lord Guatama Buddha.
Wesak Day is widely celebrated in Malaysia by Buddhists throughout the country, thronging Buddhist temples and wats early in the morning, first to meditate on the Eight Precepts, followed by prayers.
The following is the Wesak Day schedule by Enlightened Heart Tibetan Buddhist Temple observed every year.
Annual programme for Wesak Day at Enlightened Heart Tibetan Buddhist Temple (all are welcome, for non-Muslims only):
9am – 11am – Carry Lord Sakyamuni Buddha or Lord Yellow Dzambhala idol on your back to eradicate bad karma
11am – 12 noon – Sunning of the gigantic thangka to receive special blessings from Lord Sakyamuni Buddha12.30pm – Complimentary vegetarian lunch is served
12.45pm – Disciples roll back the thangka
1.30pm – 2pm – (2nd session) Carry Lord Sakyamuni Buddha idol on your back to eradicate bad karma
2pm – Release of live animals (liberation of animals)
Event: Wesak Day Celebration 2017
Venue: Enlightened Heart Tibetan Buddhist Temple, Tambun
Date: 10th May, 2017 (Wednesday)
Time: from 9am
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I cant wait for Wesak holiday hehe. Thanks for the information
Passed by here few times but haven’t step in before. Can’t wait for Wesak Day holiday!
Wow. This seemed to be a fun event. Have fun!
I didn’t know about this. Thanks for the info.
It’s so nice to know about other country’s culture. Thanks for sharing!
I believe the temple is at Ipoh right? Happy Wesak day to those celebrate it. This year will go Thean hou temple
have not heard about this place or even know about the history of wesak day, other than this is a day where traffic jam is bad! Thanks for sharing this information