Myanmars Spring Revolution: A History From Under
Kason in Could celebrates Buddha’s birth, enlightenment, and entrance into nirvana. The day consists of the ceremonial watering of banyan trees to commemorate the banyan tree under which Buddha sat when he attained enlightenment. A ceremony is held in July to mark the commence of the 3-month lenten period and commemorate Buddha’s 1st sermon. Lent is a period of spiritual retreat for monks, who remain in their monasteries. More than a three-day period, candles, oil lamps, paper lanterns, and electric…