Archive for May, 2010


[D90] Rawang Buddha Temple Wesak Day

Wesak Day. A trip to Rawang Buddha Temple on this auspicious day in the early morning for some photo shooting. The trip is about 48km from PJ and the temple has ample of parking space.  Everyone visited the temple headed to “大雄宝殿” to perform the buddha bathing ceremony.

the main hall

Walking into the main hall, people line up for their turns to bath the Buddha. People from all walk of life like children, parent, students, the elderly, leng lui and leng zai. This event is mainly for the Chinese and Indians. So far never see any Malays, though. :P

buddha bath

buddha bath 2

 buddha bath 3

buddha bath 4

buddha bath 5

indian child praying

 After bathing the Buddha, you will be given a yellow string that has been chanted to protect the wearer and give good luck. This yellow string is to be tied to your wrist. Besides, you will also be given a pack of sweets, why? I have no idea yet but I sure like them especially the kopiko :)

 

yellow string

yellow string 2

yellow string on wrist

sweets

Inside the hall, no burning stuff is allowed. I like it as it makes the hall clean. You see people will pray with fruits or flowers.

pray with flower

flower for prayer

nice flower arrangement

I took the opportunity to bath the Buddha and pray for all my family members and friends are blessed with good health and everything in life goes smoothly as the wording crafted on the bell.

smooth journey

Below are some objects taken during the visit. :D

 flowers with candles

 prayers through the sticks

 nirvana emblem

 bonzai

reflective wall and main hall

 Little Kungfu Buddha