Waisak Ceremony

Waisak yesterday (9 / 5) are concentrated at the Borobudur Temple, Magelang regency, Central Java. But, it does not mean that all people celebrate the Buddha there.

Another celebration was held in Sewu temple complex in Central Java border-DI Jogjakarta. They celebrated in the Assembly is a member Buddhayana Indonesia (MBi).

Bodhi Biksu Sasana Thera Agus Handoko said, the second largest Buddhist temple in Indonesia after the Borobudur Temple is Sewu. Location since 2004 also selected a place on the initiative Waisak biksu Sasana Bodhi Thera. Yesterday, no less than 3,000 people attended the Buddhist that location. They came from various areas in Central Java and Jogjakarta.

Present in the rituals this time the head Wihara Mahavihara Sakyawanarum, Pacet, Cianjur, West Java, Biksu Sasanarakkhita Mahathera. There are also Biksu Nyanasuryanadi Mahathera as general chairman Agung Sangha Indonesia (Sagin). Feast Waisak BE 2553 to take this theme Eling Purnama Waisak Victory Building, in the Arts of Peace, Harmony with All.

The ceremony opened with the altar penyakralan by biksu Sangha. Puja followed by a tribute Waisak, sermon Waisak reflection, and meditation and pradaksina followed by Sangha members, pandita, and the people and. Pradaksina be done in a way go around the temple clockwise while bringing the form of flowers and incense.

According to Agus Handoko, the Waisak this time slightly different from previous years. This time, after doing the ritual, the event continued with the activities and devote Dharmasanti Waisak social.