Celebrating Wesak Day differently and more spiritually during the MCO

A livestream session of Malaysia’s Buddhist chief high priest Datuk K. Sri Dhammaratana (left) leading the monks at the Buddhist Maha VIhara, Brickfields, in a prayer service. — Buddhist Maha Vihara

A thrice-blessed day for Buddhists, Wesak Day – commemorating Buddha’s birth, enlightenment and passing – is traditionally celebrated with much festivity in temples.

But, this year, Buddhists in Malaysia will be celebrating Wesak Day safely in their own homes as required by the movement control order (MCO) which has been in place since March 18.