Commemorating Vesak's Seconds, Buddhists Walk From Mendut Temple To Borobudur

Buddhists walk from Mendut Temple to Borobudur Temple in Magelang Regency, Central Java Province (Photo: Antara)

JAKARTA - Buddhists walk from Mendut Temple to Borobudur Temple in Magelang Regency, Central Java Province, Sunday, before the moments of Vesak 2567 BE/2023.

Buddhists carried the fire dharma Vesak which was taken from the Mrapen area in Grobogan Regency and the water from Vesak which was taken from Umbul Jumprit in Temanggung Regency during the procession.

The fire dharma and water be blessed with Vesak have been saltized in puja bakti which was carried out by monks and Buddhists in Mendut Temple.

Quoted from Antara, the General Chairperson of the DPP Representative for Indonesian Buddhists (Walubi) S. Hartati Murdaya stated that fire is a source of great energy for life and water symbolizes humility, disgrace, and calm.

Buddhists from Mendut Temple to Borobudur Temple include the bearer of the Red and White Flag and the carrier of produce in the form of rice, vegetables, and fruits.

Ornamental cars also enliven the procession, attracting residents to watch the motorcade on the side of the road.

The procession participants moved to the western courtyard of Borobudur Temple to take part in the series of Waisak seconds ceremony.

The commemoration of the 2567 BE/2023 Waisak seconds will be held in the courtyard of the western side of Borobudur Temple at 10.41.19 WIB.