Wednesday, 22 May 2013

Buddhism: What's Hot Now: Buddha's Birthday in China

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Buddha's Birthday in China
May 22nd 2013, 11:02

Temples in China offer talks and ceremonies on Buddha's Birthday. The devout burn incense and bring food offerings to the monks.

Buddha's Birthday in China

Pilgrims burn incenses and pray during a ceremony to mark the Buddha's birthday at Zhengjue Temple, one of China's largest Buddhist nunneries.

China Photos/Getty Images

Incense, flowers, fruit and other food are offered at temples and monasteries throughout China on Buddha's Birthday. Chinese Buddhism is Mahayana, and so the Buddha's enlightenment and passing into Nirvana are observed on other days.

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