WESAK: BUDDHA DAY
There are special moments, such as those experienced by our guests at the Asia Gardens Hotel & Thai Spa enjoying the many services of our Asian luxury resort, and there are other holy days in Asia which are celebrated in style like the Wesak.
Yesterday, 14th May 2014, was the first full moon in May, and also the Wesak, one of the most important celebrations for Buddhists as it is considered to be the day Buddha was born.
During this holiday, most Asian cities, worship Siddhartha Gautama, the Buddha who reached enlightment.
Wesak besides being a religious ceremony it is also a celebration of happiness, awareness, colour and generosity where millions of Buddhists gather in temples and altars to pray and bring in food, flowers and candles.
The mystical tradition of Buddhist religion started with the teachings of Buddha, who was said to have become enlightened on this day and who came back to help people physically and spiritually.
He is always said to return to the Valley of Wesak, to the Himalayas where the Shambala energy resides guarded by masters, initiated members and disciples. At this time of the year, they also purify all beings living on Earth.
This is also a significant holiday for the Earth, as it is said that the Wesak means the “pregnancy of the moon”. For pagans, it could be translated as “the beginning of harvest”. Wesak is the link between humans and nature and their quest for astral balance.
It is essential to keep in mind that this is a time to dedicate to prayer and meditation, as well as focus on the light and health of all beings. We must focus on generosity and kindness; this is an ideal day for personal cleansing and energy purification.
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