Walubi Predicts Thousands Of Buddhists Attend Dharmasanti Vesak In Borobudur

MAGELANG - Representatives of Indonesian Buddhists (Walubi) ensured that thousands of Buddhists attended the 2023 National Vesak dharamasanti in the courtyard of Borobudur Temple in Magelang Regency, Central Java.

Chairman of the DPP Walubi Hartati Murdaya said the celebration of the peak of the National Vesak 2567 BE/2023 at Borobudur Temple will be closed with the Dharamasanti Festival Lampion Trisuci Vesak Nasional at Lumbini Park.

He said that the Vesak masanti dharmasanti will be held on Sunday (4/6) at 19.30 WIB until it is finished.

"I would like to thank thousands of Buddhists from all over the world, especially Thudong monks who have made long trips from Thailand - Malaysia - Singapore - Indonesia," he quoted Antara as saying.

Thudong monks gathered at Borobudur Temple to reflect on the Buddhist's teachings according to the theme this year "Actualize Dharma Buddhist Teachings in Daily Life".

According to him, a number of public officials who have confirmed their attendance at the event are Central Java Governor Ganjar Pranowo, Minister of Religion (Menag) Yaqut Cholil Qoumas, SOE Minister Erick Thohir, Minister of Tourism and Creative Economy (Menparekraf) Sandiaga Uno, as well as other invited guests.