Buddhism: What's Hot Now: Vesak in Indonesia

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Vesak in Indonesia May 26th 2013, 11:03 Candlelight processions are a common part of Vesak observances in many parts of Asia. Buddhist monks and followers of Magelang, Central Java province, Indonesia, perform a ritual walking from ancient Mendut Temple to to release lighted candles into the Progo River on the eve of Vesak. Dimas Ardian/Getty Images The Buddhist kingdom of Srivijaya flourished on the Indonesian island of Sumatra from the 7th through 14th centuries. At its peak, the Buddhist kingdom reached as far as West Java and the Malay Peninsula. Today about 86 percent of the population of Indonesia is Muslim and 10 percent is Christian.

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