Vesak: Borobudur Traders Scooping Blessing Vesak Day in Borobudur Thousands of lanterns decorate Borobudur in Night Sky Vesak Ahead of Vesak, Monk ASEAN Pilgrimage to Lima Temple
Traders in the area of ​​Borobudur, Magelang, Central Java scooped sustenance ahead of the peak of Vesak Day, which falls on Sunday May 22, 2016.
In the park adjacent to the location of lanterns, small vendors peddling snacks scattered. They put up a mat to put a variety of food and beverages.
There pecel, gudangan or vegetables that include grated coconut mixed with chili, rice Rames, satay chicken, instant noodles, and grilled corn. Visitors who come to the Waisak can sip coffee and hot tea. The price of food is varied, for example pecel Rp 5 thousand.
Mariatun, 58 years old, merchant from the village of Borobudur, Borobudur subdistrict, said Vesak extremely profitable because the income he obtained an increase over normal days. He gets hit $ 1 million when selling on the eve of Vesak peak. While on a normal day Mariatun who sell around Borobudur only get 500 thousand to Rp 600 thousand. "The release of most awaited lanterns because a lot of people who come and buy food," said Mariatun.
Every year, Mariatun routinely sell in the afternoon until the eve of Vesak peak. Feast of lanterns are released around the Borobudur Temple brought the appeal. Mariatun selling around Borobudur since 1982.
As Mariatun, other traders, Wati also profited from selling results. In commemoration of Vesak, Mariatun revenues to reach USD 1.5 million in one night.
Vice President Jusuf Kalla will come give a speech on the eve of Vesak. Head Mendut Vihara, Sri Pannyavaro Mahathera monk in the Buddhist International Conference on Thursday, May 19 says that Borobudur be a holy place that bring prosperity for the people living around the temple. People who recreation or traveled extremely profitable for traders. "I hope a lot of people who get a blessing," said Sri Pannyavaro.
In the park adjacent to the location of lanterns, small vendors peddling snacks scattered. They put up a mat to put a variety of food and beverages.
There pecel, gudangan or vegetables that include grated coconut mixed with chili, rice Rames, satay chicken, instant noodles, and grilled corn. Visitors who come to the Waisak can sip coffee and hot tea. The price of food is varied, for example pecel Rp 5 thousand.
Mariatun, 58 years old, merchant from the village of Borobudur, Borobudur subdistrict, said Vesak extremely profitable because the income he obtained an increase over normal days. He gets hit $ 1 million when selling on the eve of Vesak peak. While on a normal day Mariatun who sell around Borobudur only get 500 thousand to Rp 600 thousand. "The release of most awaited lanterns because a lot of people who come and buy food," said Mariatun.
Every year, Mariatun routinely sell in the afternoon until the eve of Vesak peak. Feast of lanterns are released around the Borobudur Temple brought the appeal. Mariatun selling around Borobudur since 1982.
As Mariatun, other traders, Wati also profited from selling results. In commemoration of Vesak, Mariatun revenues to reach USD 1.5 million in one night.
Vice President Jusuf Kalla will come give a speech on the eve of Vesak. Head Mendut Vihara, Sri Pannyavaro Mahathera monk in the Buddhist International Conference on Thursday, May 19 says that Borobudur be a holy place that bring prosperity for the people living around the temple. People who recreation or traveled extremely profitable for traders. "I hope a lot of people who get a blessing," said Sri Pannyavaro.
Ahead of Vesak, Monk ASEAN Pilgrimage to Five Temple
Ahead of the anniversary feast of Vesak, May 22, the 97 monks of Southeast Asia countries pilgrimage for nearly a day to five temples in Magelang and Klaten, Central Java, and
Those of whom come from Vietnam, Malaysia, Thailand, and Sri Lanka. The monks stop in Borobudur, Mendut, Sewu, Plaosan, and Kalasan. The pilgrimage tour starts with a morning prayer before sunrise at Borobudur. Tibetan Buddhist from Nepal, Geshe Tenzin Zopa, led the morning prayer.
Geshe is the founder of the Mahayana Tradition Conservation Foundation. Pilgrimage proceed to the monastery and Mendut. Monk Geshe Tenzin was accompanied by Sri Pannavaro Mahathera, Chairman Mendut Temple, Magelang, Central Java. "Monk also the ritual circumambulation," Jamaludin said Mawardi, the committee Borobudur International Buddhist Conference.
According to Jamaludin, on the way to Sewu in Klaten, Central Java, Geshe Tenzin Zopa lot to ask particulars history of the temple to the local tour guide. Sewu is a Buddhist temple built in the century Hindu royal dynasty. Sewu is located not far from Prambanan. Pilgrimage with the same ritual takes place in Plaosan and ended up in Kalasan.
Some monks who follow a pilgrimage tour, on Thursday, May 18, was a speaker at the international conference Concourse, Borobudur Tourism Park. Chairman Mendut Temple, Magelang, Central Java, Monk Sri Pannyavaro Mahathera, said that Borobudur be a place that teaches a philosophy of life, not just for recreation.
Borobudur teaches love, responsibility, and the sacrifice of the bas-reliefs. While Geshe Tenzin Zopa call Borobudur as a sacred monument that has a big contribution to the world.
For Buddhists, they are easily connected with the Buddha's teachings. As for the general public, they could feel the blessings of peace when set foot in Borobudur. "Borobudur has an important role for peace and attached to the values ​​of pluralism," said Geshe Tenzin.
Thousands of lanterns decorate Borobudur in Night Sky Vesak
Thousands of lanterns decorate the sky Borobudur Temple in Magelang, Central Java after Dharma Santi commemorating Vesak Day in the park Borobudur, Magelang, Central Java, on Saturday night, May 21, 2016. The lanterns were soaring into the sky in the moonlight.
Visitors who come keen to see the lanterns fly into the sky. They are mostly residents of the villages around Borobudur see lanterns from the temple area. There are also standing outside the fence of the temple.
Prompt is one of the Borobudur Village resident who regularly saw lanterns in the garden or north Borobudur temple. "Lampion be the most festive visitor attraction," said Wanti.
On Vesak celebrations this year, the lanterns into the sky twice. Thousands of first lantern was released after Vice President Jusuf Kalla left the Borobudur. JK giving a speech at the time Dharma Santi.
Two lanterns flown after the ritual circumambulation in seconds Vesak at 04.00. Meanwhile, the number of lanterns are released this time as many as five thousand. "The number of lanterns this year more than last year to attract visitors," said Head of the Division of Administration and Finance office unit Taman Wisata Candi Borobudur, Aryono Hendro.
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