Event celebrates Buddhist cultures from various countries

                   
thestar.com.my     May 17, 2008            

KOREAN dances and acrobatic shows from China would be among the highlights at the Buddhist Maha Vihara’s Wesak Day Cultural Night on Saturday . Ven K. Sri Dhammaratana Maha Nayaka Thera said the event had always been part of the temple’s Wesak celebrations and he plans to make it a yearly event.... [read full story]                

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Lots of activities for Wesak Day in Kuantan

thestar.com.my     May 17, 2008          

KUANTAN: In conjunction with Buddha Day (Wesak Day) celebrations on Monday, Pahang Buddhist Association (PBA) is organising a series of activities. A puja (prayer) and lamp-lighting ceremony followed by a dhamma talk and candlelight procession will be held at the Wan Fo Tien temple compound in...                

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Charity focus for Wesak Day celebrations

thestar.com.my     May 17, 2008          

By TAN KARR WEI Photos by S.S. KANESAN BUDDHISTS in the country have been urged to focus on helping Myanmar cyclone victims this Wesak period. Chief high priest of Malaysia Ven K. Sri Dhammaratana Maha Nayaka Thera said the Wesak activities at the Brickfields Buddhist Maha Vihara would be toned...                

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Buddhist statues on display in conjunction with Wesak Day joy

thestar.com.my     May 17, 2008          

Story and photos by YIP YOKE TENG CONTRARY to what many may believe, not all characters in Buddhism are affable-looking. Many of them, especially those of Tibetan origin, have a frightening persona with piercing eyes, sharp teeth and even red skin. These are among more than 100 Buddhist statues...                

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Pak Lah makes historic visit to Buddhist temple

thestar.com.my     May 18, 2008          

KUALA LUMPUR: Datuk Seri Abdullah Ahmad Badawi became only the second Prime Minister to celebrate Wesak Day at the 113-year-old Buddhist Maha Vihara in Brickfields. Yesterday, Chief High Priest of Malaysia, the Most Venerable K. Sri Dhammaratana, called it a historic moment for the temple, as it...                

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Kids celebrate early Wesak Day

thestar.com.my     May 18, 2008          

PENANG: Using special metal ladles, 378 children took turns to 'bathe' a 25.4cm tall bronze statue of Prince Siddharta Gautama, Buddha's name before he received spiritual enlightenment, with fragrant water during an early Wesak Day celebration. The Than Sing Temple kindergarten and day care...                

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PM visits Buddhist temple

nst.com.my     May 18, 2008          

KUALA LUMPUR: Prime Minister Datuk Seri Abdullah Ahmad Badawi made an unannounced visit to the Buddhist Maha Vihara in Brickfields yesterday. It was not the normally sedate Buddhist Maha Vihara that Abdullah visited. It was a riot of colour and noise. The 0.8ha compound was packed with people who...                

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Pak Lah makes historic visit to Buddhist temple

es.wordpress.com     May 18, 2008          

KUALA LUMPUR: Datuk Seri Abdullah Ahmad Badawi became only the second Prime Minister to celebrate Wesak Day at the 113-year-old Buddhist Maha Vihara in Brickfields Yesterday, Chief High Priest of Malaysia, the Most Venerable K. Sri Dhammaratana, called it a historic moment for the temple, as it...                

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RM80,000 float takes centre stage this Wesak

nst.com.my     May 19, 2008          

KUALA LUMPUR: Wesak Day is a day of peace, enlightenment and moderation. Lawyer V. Amarasekera, who is one the volunteers and financiers of the float for the Ti-Ratana Welfare Society, beamed with pride. To ensure its "success", Amarasekera only got those who were "pure of heart" to help. All...                

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Thousands prepare for Wesak Day parade

thestar.com.my     May 19, 2008          

PENANG: Thousands thronged Buddhist temples and Buddhist associations in Penang to offer flowers, lotus and candles as well as to help in the preparations for the Wesak Day floats procession today At the Malaysian Buddhist Association (MBA) at Burmah Road, devotees started streaming from morning...                

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Wesak Day celebrations toned down

thestar.com.my     May 19, 2008          

KUALA LUMPUR: This year's Wesak Day celebrations at the Buddhist Maha Vihara Temple in Jalan Berhala, Brickfields, will be a subdued affair compared to last year. “The celebration is toned down this year as we want to channel the funds to cyclone victims in Myanmar and earthquake victims in...                

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