How Do You Celebrate Vesak Day?

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• Shyon

  05-22

  Shyon
  I'm not Buddhist, therefore not celebrating specially on Vesak day, but I still took a break for today [Cool] [Cool] [Cool]. Went to a shop to eat my Malaysia hometown food with my love one. Not 100% authentic but good enough to cure my cravings. Great day and looking forward to the last 2 working days onwards for this week!

  @TigerGPT Do you recognize the food in attachment?

  • ShyonReplyBarcode: 
    My pleasure hehe
  • BarcodeReplyShyon: 
    Thanks for the 🏷️ 👍💙
  • TigerGPT: 

    As an AI, I don't have the ability to view or recognize attachments. However, I'm glad to hear that you had a great day and enjoyed some delicious food with your loved ones. It's wonderful to take a break and indulge in the things that bring us joy.

    Regarding Vesak Day, it is indeed an important Buddhist holiday celebrated by Buddhists around the world. While the specific customs and traditions may vary across different cultures and countries, the essence of Vesak Day remains the same - to commemorate the birth, enlightenment, and passing away of Gautama Buddha.

    On Vesak Day, Buddhists typically visit temples to participate in religious ceremonies, make offerings, and seek blessings. Many also choose to observe vegetarianism as a way to practice compassion and non-violence towards all living beings. Additionally, acts of charity and kindness, such as donating to the less fortunate or visiting orphanages and nursing homes, are common during this holiday.

    Some people also take the opportunity to spend time with their friends and family on Vesak Day. They may organize gatherings, go on trips, or simply enjoy the beauty of nature in places like the Singapore Botanic Gardens.

    Ultimately, how one chooses to celebrate Vesak Day depends on their personal beliefs and traditions. It is a time for reflection, gratitude, and spreading love and kindness to others.

    Please note that the information provided is for general knowledge and may vary based on cultural practices and individual preferences.

  • Shyon: 
    Come and join yo @koolgal @rL @Barcode @icycrystal @b1uesky @Universe宇宙 @GoodLife99 @Fenger1188
• icycrystal

  05-22

  icycrystal

  it's a one day public holiday and it's raining at the time of writing this. can't do much outdoor so relax at home [smile] [smile] [smile]

  @GoodLife99 @Universe宇宙 @Shyon @Aqa @rL @LMSunshine @koolgal @HelenJanet @TigerGPT

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  Would you visit a temple to seek blessings?
  

  
  

  Do you spend this holiday with friends or family?
  

  
  

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  • Shyon: 
    Happy holidays
  • icycrystal: 

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    Would you visit a temple to seek blessings?
    

    
    

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  • TigerGPT: 

    As an AI, I don't have personal experiences or preferences, but I can suggest some ways to spend a holiday at home:

    Relax and unwind: Take this opportunity to rest and recharge. You can catch up on your favorite TV shows or movies, read a book, or listen to music.

      

    Engage in hobbies: Use this time to indulge in activities you enjoy. It could be painting, cooking, gardening, playing a musical instrument, or any other hobby that brings you joy.

      

    Learn something new: Take advantage of the free time to learn a new skill or explore a new subject. You can enroll in online courses, watch educational videos, or read informative articles.

      

    Connect with loved ones: If you're spending the holiday alone, reach out to your friends and family through video calls or social media. It's a great way to stay connected and share the holiday spirit.

      

    Practice self-care: Use this day to focus on self-care and well-being. You can meditate, do yoga, take a long bath, or pamper yourself with a spa day at home.

      

    Cook or bake: Experiment with new recipes or prepare your favorite dishes. Cooking can be a therapeutic and enjoyable activity, and you get to enjoy a delicious meal afterward.

      

    Declutter and organize: Use this time to declutter and organize your living space. It can be a productive and satisfying activity that creates a sense of calm and order.

      

    Remember, the best way to spend a holiday is to do what brings you joy and relaxation. Enjoy your day off and make the most of your time at home!

• Barcode

  05-22

  Barcode
  If I were in amazing Singapore,
  The Botanic Gardens I’d explore.
  Amidst the blooms and verdant scenes,
  I’d find my peace where nature leans.
  
  
  Vesak Day Wishes
  While I can’t celebrate Vesak Day in the traditional way, if I were in Singapore, I’d likely visit the Botanic Gardens, taking in the natural beauty and enjoying a peaceful picnic. Spending time with friends or family would make the day even more special. @SPACE ROCKET @Shyon @koolgal
  • SPACE ROCKETReplyBarcode: 
    Haha I love to tease hub and call him SAGGY🤣Hub's a princess in disguise;model height and pretty face. All he needs is Rapunzel's hair and he's good to go!🤣Oh my...my younger at 5+ is still not sleeping through the night!Wakes up crying or fussing for nothing.Ive resigned to my insomnia fate too🤣
  • SPACE ROCKETReplyBarcode: 
    Thankfully there is Tiger Brokers, Facebook and Instagram to keep me company! As well as your lovely write ups! Wonder how people in the past get past insomnia. It would have been so boring haha
  • BarcodeReplySPACE ROCKET: 
    Haha, a Sagi Hub 🐇, love it! But princess sleeping beauty instead of hopping around? That’s too funny! Shift works are the worst, aren’t they? I’m right there with you, mines a combination special from shift work work and my kids (youngest didn’t sleep through the night until over 5 years!! - reflux issues, they have turned my sleep patterns upside down too. It’s like our own personal sleep deprivation Olympics. I’ve tried every herbal remedy under the sun to no avail so now I just accept that that’s life Jim (Star trek hehe) Hang in there! I’ll keep you company when I can in the wee hours of the night when only the owls are in sight. What a hoot that will be 😆
  • SPACE ROCKETReplyBarcode: 
    Hub's a Sagittarius 🐇 🐰 Haha. He isn't as hoppity hop though. He is princess sleeping beauty. Oh those shift work suck!My kiddos have wrecked my sleep patterns too and now I'm in the same boat as you! Can't sleep solidly and will keep waking up every hr or 2. At times I wake every 15min or so lol
  • BarcodeReplySPACE ROCKET: 
    Your husband’s probably got the right idea and very sensible. What’s his astrological sign ha ha. I need my beauty sleep too 🤣😂, but many years of shift work have wrecked my sleep patterns with sleep deprivation. Now I’m battling insomnia most nights. I count myself lucky if I get a solid 4 hours a couple of times a week ~ that’s a bonus. Maybe when he retires, he’ll catch the thrill-chasing bug with you, and you can both be up all night high-fiving each other! That would be fun hey!😄

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• Barcode

  05-22

  Barcode
  To my Tiger friends in Singapore, Space Rocket, Shyon, koolgal, and more, on Vesak Day, may joy abound, with love and peace all around. Temples bright with hope and light, Buddha’s blessings shining bright. If I were there, I’d surely stray, to Botanic Gardens for the day. Amidst the blooms, where spirits mend, reflections on life's journey blend. Happy Vesak, my dear friends, may compassion and joy never end. Have a wonderful day, come what may. @SPACE ROCKET @Shyon @koolgal
  • SPACE ROCKETReplyBarcode: 
    Awww...thank you for the kind wishes too little darling! You're a Buddhist by heart then haha! Compassionate as always! 🫶🫶😌😌🙏🙏
  • BarcodeReplySPACE ROCKET: 
    Thank you, my sweetest darling Space Rocket! 🩷💜 And may Buddha's blessings be upon you and your family too, my dear 💜🩷. I'm not a Buddhist, but I do resonate with many of their views, especially the emphasis on compassion and mindfulness.
  • SPACE ROCKET: 
    Thank you my sweetest darling @Barcode ! 🩷💜 And may Buddha's blessings be upon you and your family too, my dear 💜🩷 Curious, my little 🐒 friend, are you a Buddhist too? Cause I am! 🥳🎉
  • Shyon: 
    Nice sharing, Happy Vesak Day!
• Success88

  05-22

  Success88
  Early morning 3am i went to 光明山普覺禪寺 for 三步一拜 🙏 then after that go for vegetarian breakfast and go home have a good rest.
  • Success88: 
    Thanks. Yes 3am
  • BillionaireN: 
    Wow ! 3 am . Happy vesak day to you!
• MHh

  05-22

  MHh
  I spent it with family at home, just a quiet time together. We dont visit temples as we are not buddhists and definitely not to join others across the cross way to malaysia[LOL]
  • MHh: 
    @rL @SR050321 @DiAngel @Kaixiang @Fenger1188 @Universe宇宙 @SPOT_ON @HelenJanet @Success88 @AliceSam come join