Theravada monks of Indonesia observe Vesak by meditating in the ancient Borobodur Temple complex. Once one of the dominant religions of Indonesia, today only about 1 percent of the people of Indonesia are Buddhists.
Vesak in Indonesia
Monks in Meditation
For Theravada Buddhists of southeast Asia, Vesak Puja is the most important holy day of the year.
Buddhist monks meditate at the yard of Borobudur temple, built between 750 and 842 AD, in Magelang, Central Java province, Indonesia.
Dimas Ardian/Getty ImagesSuggested Reading
Vesak PujaMagha Puja Day -- The Buddhist Holiday of Magha Puja DayBuddhist Holidays 2009 - calendar of Buddhist holidays for 2009
Suggested Reading
Uposatha - Uposatha are special observance days in Theravada BuddhismThe First Buddhist Monks - How the first Buddhist monks lived and practicedBuddha's Birthday -- Learn About Buddha's Birthday
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