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Community gathers for peaceful Heritage Procession
Community gathers for peaceful Heritage Procession
Venerable monks and devotees at the front of Nalanda Centre after the candles have been lit on Buddha-rupam sedan.
Under the Wesak full-moon on Wednesday 22 May, over 1,500 devotees joined the highlight of Nalanda’s Buddha Day Observance – the Heritage Procession. In this endearing tradition, venerable monks from Sri Lanka and Thailand passed the flame from the Centre’s Sri Dhamma Hall to reach each and every devotee gathered.
As each person received the flame to light their candle and passed on the flame to others, calm and serenity spread just as evenly through the masses. The harmonious beating of gongs and the chant of the ‘Jayamangala Gatha’ then accompanied devotees who walked cultivating peace in the stately and elegant procession.
Placing the Buddha-rupam on the sedan in preparation for the procession.
The sedan and all paraphernelia are hoisted and carried by hand.
Ajahn Dton Dhirapanno and venerable monks paying respects at the Shrine Hall.
Venerable monks paying respects to their seniors.
We thank YB Puan Yeo Bee Yin and Tuan Tey Han Cherk for visiting us on Buddha Day.
Nalanda KL team are ready for the Procession.
May we all continue to find moments of tranquillity in our lives, and develop a deeper understanding of how peace begins in each of us. With effort and the support of good friends, may more tranquil moments flourish in our lives. Sukhihontu.
Venerable monks making offerings at the Sri Dhamma Hall.
The flame from the Sri Dhamma Hall is passed down to the Shrine Hall.
The same flame is then passed to the Buddha-rupam sedan.
Passing on the flame, symbolising how the Dhamma had been passed on since the Buddha’s time.
Nalanda leaders passing the flame to guests from Buddhist societies.
The procession commences.
Devotees maintained calm and serenity.
Starting the Dhamma Appreciation Night with the National Anthem.
Ajahn reminded us that the Buddha taught out of compassion, and we should take every opportunity to learn and embed His teachings in our daily lives.
Offerring requisites on behalf of the congregation.
Respectfully sending off venerable monks.
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