Wishing all devotees a blessed Vesak Day!
In normal times, devotees would gather in temples to pray and present offerings. While some temples are open this year, COVID-19 precautions remain in place to protect devotees. Glad that the Singapore Buddhist Federation新加坡佛教总会 also organised a live stream for devotees.
Even if you can’t visit a temple, I hope you continue to practise the virtues of Buddha: kindness, patience, generosity and compassion. This is something the world needs more of, especially during this pandemic. – LHL
今年的卫塞节,因为疫情的关系,佛教徒只能以其他方式纪念释迦牟尼佛的诞辰、成道和涅槃。希望各位善男信女省思佛法和行善之际, 照顾自己和他人的健康和安全,过个有意义的卫塞节。– 李显龙
(A serene scene at the Kong Meng San Phor Kark See Monastery. / MCI Photo by Zinkie Aw)