TANJUNG SELOR - Buddhist Vihara Parama Sinar Borobudur celebrates the largest Buddhist Abhisekha Rupang event in North Kalimantan (Kaltara).
This Buddhist Rupang in Bulksekha is a replica of Buddha's statue found in Bangun City, Kutai Kertanegara Regency, East Kalimantan (Kaltim) and has a historical value with the island of Kalimantan.
Chairman of Vesak Bersama Keluarga Besar Theravada Indonesia (KBTI), P.Md. Hendy Dermawan said the Abhisekha Rupang Buddha event was held with wisdom and sacredness and was attended by 6 Bhante, one Samanera, and three Atthasariani, and Sanghanayaka (general chairman) Sangha Theravada Indonesia, YM. Sri Subhapannyo Mahathera.
"This event was attended by around 500 Buddhists and representatives of the ummah from several monasteries in North Kalimantan," said Hendy, Tuesday, April 22.
In Dhamma's description, Bhante Dhammasubho advised that the existence of Vihara must be multifunctional, not only as a place of worship, but also as a religious tourist spot.
"He also advised that the beautiful, Agung Buddhist Rupang and reconcile so that every visitor is also inspired so that his heart becomes beautiful and peaceful," said Hendy.
In addition to the Abhisekha Rupang Buddha event, on the same day Pintamina also carried out, namely the tradition of presenting food to Bhikkhu, Samamera, and Atthasariani.
"Income and Abhisekha is an inseparable series in order to welcome Trisuci Vesak Day 2569/2025," said Hendy.
"The peak of the celebration of Trisuci Vesak 2569/2025 will be held by Dharmasanti Vesak by the Great Family of Theravada Indonesia (KBTI) of North Kalimantan Province, which is centered in Tarakan City on May 17, 2025," he said.
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