Today is Vesak Day. According to Singapore Infopedia, there are five things one has to know about this Buddhist festival.
- Vesak, Day commemorates the birth, enlightenment and nirvana of Siddharta Gautama..
- Vesak Day falls on different day depending on the lunar calendars used in different culture
- Buddhists usually visit temples for ceremonies on Vesak Day.
- Releasing caged birds and animals is a common practice on this day.
- Vesak Day was made a public holiday in Singapore only in 1955 after many public petitions.
I wonder if Singapore Infopedia places any emphasis on the Buddhist Five Precepts for laymen.
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