![Lively Wesak Day celebration nationwide Lively Wesak Day celebration nationwide](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/https://img.astroawani.com/2024-05/61716366630_tbHariWesak.jpg)
Lively Wesak Day celebration nationwide
In Kuala Lumpur, as many as 25,000 devotees and visitors gathered at the Maha Vihara Buddhist Temple in Brickfields as early as 5.30 am.
Wed May 22 2024
![King, Queen extend Happy Wesak Day greetings to all Malaysian Buddhists King, Queen extend Happy Wesak Day greetings to all Malaysian Buddhists](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/https://img.astroawani.com/2024-05/51716340207_HARIWESAK.jpg)
King, Queen extend Happy Wesak Day greetings to all Malaysian Buddhists
Their Majesties said that racial harmony is the pillar of national unity.
Wed May 22 2024
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Buddhists celebrate Wesak Day today
Wesak Day highlights significance of Buddhist adherents embracing self-assurance in faith and living in accordance with their beliefs.
Wed May 22 2024
![Anwar conveys Wesak Day greetings to all Buddhists Anwar conveys Wesak Day greetings to all Buddhists](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/https://img.astroawani.com/2023-05/71683164763_AnwarIbrahimHari.jpg)
Anwar conveys Wesak Day greetings to all Buddhists
PM Anwar Ibrahim said Wesak Day is a big day for the Buddhists to commemorate three important events in the life of Gautama Buddha.
Thu May 04 2023
![Agong, Raja Permaisuri wish Happy Wesak Day to Buddhists Agong, Raja Permaisuri wish Happy Wesak Day to Buddhists](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/https://img.astroawani.com/2023-05/41683165921_IstanaNegara.jpg)
Agong, Raja Permaisuri wish Happy Wesak Day to Buddhists
May this festival brings peace, happiness and prosperity to all Buddhists, said Their Majesties.
Thu May 04 2023
![At least 22 people killed in suspected massacre at Myanmar monastery At least 22 people killed in suspected massacre at Myanmar monastery](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/https://img.astroawani.com/2023-03/81679033783_MYANMAR.jpg)
At least 22 people killed in suspected massacre at Myanmar monastery
Opponents of military rule said it was a massacre of civilians conducted by the army.
Fri Mar 17 2023
![Monk militia: The Buddhist clergy backing Myanmar's junta Monk militia: The Buddhist clergy backing Myanmar's junta](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/https://img.astroawani.com/2022-12/41670475000_Myanmar.jpg)
Monk militia: The Buddhist clergy backing Myanmar's junta
The military builds stronger ties with Buddhist leaders by lavishing them with gifts and cultivating a shared ultranationalist vision.
Thu Dec 08 2022
![Helicopter crashes in South Korea Helicopter crashes in South Korea](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/https://img.astroawani.com/2022-11/51669523911_helicoptercrash.jpg)
Helicopter crashes in South Korea
A helicopter has crashed near a Buddhist temple in South Korea's northeastern county of Yangyang, located in Gangwon Province.
Sun Nov 27 2022
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King, Queen wish Happy Wesak Day to all Malaysian Buddhists
Their Majesties today wished all Buddhists in the country a Happy Wesak Day.
Sun May 15 2022
![Thai monks' livestream mixes Buddhism and jokes but not all are laughing Thai monks' livestream mixes Buddhism and jokes but not all are laughing](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/https://img.astroawani.com/2021-10/81634115156_Buddhistmonks.jpg)
Thai monks' livestream mixes Buddhism and jokes but not all are laughing
The monks have become social media stars with livestreams that combine traditional teachings with non-traditional jokes and giggles.
Wed Oct 13 2021
![Fire breaks out at famous Buddhist temple, Kek Lok Si Fire breaks out at famous Buddhist temple, Kek Lok Si](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/https://img.astroawani.com/2021-10/61634031854_kuilkekloksi.jpg)
Fire breaks out at famous Buddhist temple, Kek Lok Si
When firefighters arrived, flames had engulfed one of the temples on the hill, according to Muhamad Norhisham.
Tue Oct 12 2021
![Giant Buddhist goddess in Japan gets face mask to pray for end of COVID-19 Giant Buddhist goddess in Japan gets face mask to pray for end of COVID-19](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/https://img.astroawani.com/2021-06/41623923785_JAPAN.jpg)
Giant Buddhist goddess in Japan gets face mask to pray for end of COVID-19
Workers place a custom-made mask on statue of a Buddhist goddess, an act meant to be a prayer for the end of the coronavirus pandemic.
Thu Jun 17 2021
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Wesak Day celebrated moderately under new normal
Buddhists in the country celebrated Wesak Day today on a moderate scale with the new normal practices in place due to the nationwide Movement Control Order (MCO).
Wed May 26 2021
![Thai coffin-maker kickflips his caskets into skateboards Thai coffin-maker kickflips his caskets into skateboards](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/https://img.astroawani.com/2021-03/41616993449_THAILAND.jpg)
Thai coffin-maker kickflips his caskets into skateboards
Thai coffin-maker is affixing Buddhist emblems to the dismantled walls of his caskets, and transforming them into skateboards.
Mon Mar 29 2021
![Thai coffin-maker kickflips his caskets into skateboards Thai coffin-maker kickflips his caskets into skateboards](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/https://img.astroawani.com/2021-03/51616895895_Thaicoffinmaker.jpg)
Thai coffin-maker kickflips his caskets into skateboards
A Thai coffin-maker is affixing Buddhist emblems to the dismantled walls of his caskets, and transforming them into skateboards.
Sun Mar 28 2021