We did catch a temple for this especial festival - "the appointment varies depending on the lunar cycle.
Makha Bucha commemorates the unique upshot when 1,250 of the Lord Buddha’s disciples spontaneously gathered to hear him preach.
In the morn many Thai people were upward early on to make merit yesteryear giving alms to monks (tam-bun).
This evening, many temples accept been busy amongst people listening to sermons as well as performing the candle ceremony known as wian tian (wian=circle; tian=candle) Holding flowers, incense as well as a lighted candle, Buddhists walk clockwise simply about the principal bot of the temple. This is done 3 times."
It is besides referred to every bit the Buddhist Day of Love.
