Wesak Day rituals draw crowds to Buddhist temples

Devotees carrying the thangka, a gigantic canvas painting of Sakyamuni Buddha, out into the open space in order to seek world peace, enlightenment, merits and wisdom during the Wesak day celebration at the Enlightened Heart Buddhist temple in Ipoh. — Photos: RONNIE CHIN/The Star

WESAK Day celebrations at the Enlightened Heart Buddhist Temple in Ampang, Ipoh, are famous for being elaborate and grand affairs.

It is no wonder then that every year, on the day that marks the birth of Buddha, bus-loads of devotees travel from all over the country and neighbouring countries to participate in various rituals at the Tibetan temple.