Vesak festival in Borobudur Temple, Indonesia

05/27/2016

On May 21, the Buddhist community in Indonesia held a massive light festival to pray for peace at Borobudur Temple, on occasion of Buddha’s Birthday Festival 2016.

Buddhist monks pass eternal flame to participants

Making best wishes to relatives

Releasing sky lanterns

Lanterns release for peace and happiness

Buddhist monks release sky lanterns at Vesak festival

Volunteers light candles and make Buddhist symbols around  Borobudur tower

Candles in lotus-shape

Thousands of people participate in prayers

Source: giacngo.vn (Bảo Thiên)