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This year’s Wesak Day is indeed special

BY JAMES WONG KUCHING: This year’s Wesak Day is the first since the COVID-19 pandemic. The Sarawak Buddhist Association yesterday played host to people from all walks of life  who gathered to pay their respects and honour the birth, enlightenment and passing away of Gautama Buddha, the founder of Buddhism. Many Buddhists presented offerings such […]

CM, wife wish Buddhists Happy Wesak Day

KUCHING: Chief Minister Datuk Patinggi Abang Johari Tun Openg and his wife Datuk Amar Juma’aini Tun Tuanku Bujang wish celebrants a Happy Wesak Day today (May 26). Wesak Day or Vesak commemorates the birth, enlightenment and death of Gautama Buddha who founded Buddhism. The day is usually celebrated in May or early June during the […]