BANGKOK: Thai Buddhists marked Makha Bucha Day on Wednesday in subdued celebrations, with some returning to traditional candle lit circle-around rituals at local temples in the third year of observing one of the religion’s holiest days during a pandemic. Hundreds of people visited Bangkok’s most frequented temples during the day, including Wat Pho, to commemorate Makha Bucha
PHUKET: Phuket Provincial Police Commander Maj Gen Sermphan Sirikong has warned venue operators that police will be on patrol to ensure the ban on the sale of alcohol from midnight tonight will be uph
Another parliament official has been diagnosed with Covid-19, raising the number of personnel in the complex found infected this year to 30, including 12 MPs.
Culture
One of the holist days to Buddhists, Makha Bucha Day marks the full moon day of the third lunar month. This year, that date was February 26.
Image: Guillaume Payen/SOPA Images/Shutterstock
When the Buddha was alive thousands of years ago, 1,250 of his followers came to see him in India without a scheduled meeting; they all came on what is now known as Makha Bucha Day. These followers were said to be enlightened ones, and Buddha ordained them himself. He then taught three core principles of Buddhism: Don t do evil; do good; and cleanse your mind.
Image: Guillaume Payen/SOPA Images/Shutterstock
200,000 Buddhists Gathered on a Giant Screen Via Zoom to Celebrate One of Their Holiest Holidays
Share
Filed to:buddhism
buddhism in thailanddhammakaya traditionmagha pujapublic holidays in sri lankapublic holidays in thailandreligionreligion beliefvideotelephonywat phra dhammakayazoom
Thai monks walk past a 280-metre-long screen (280.42 m) where virtual devotees take part in an online Makha Bucha Day ceremony on February 26, 2021 in Bangkok, Thailand. (Photo: Lauren DeCicca, Getty Images)
To sign up for our daily newsletter covering the latest news, features and reviews, head HERE. For a running feed of all our stories, follow us on Twitter HERE. Or you can bookmark the Gizmodo Australia homepage to visit whenever you need a news fix.