Abhayagiri celebrated Vesākha Puja, the day commemorating the Buddha's birth, enlightenment, and parinibbāna, on May 29th with an evening of meditation, chanting, and Dhamma teachings. Those who came to the monastery expressed their faith and gratitude to the Teacher by preparing offerings of flowers and circumambulating a shrine set up for the event.
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The Vesākha Puja Shrine -
Offerings for the Buddha -
Offerings for the Buddha -
The unmounted monastery bell -
The cloister on the morning of the celebration -
The Vesākha Puja Shrine -
Offerings for the Buddha -
Circumambulation of the Buddha Image -
Luang Por Pasanno's seat and offering of flowers at the ceremony