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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