KUALA LUMPUR, May 4 — Before the arrival of Covid-19, few devotees, if any, would have considered offering prayers virtually for Wesak celebrations, but it became their only...
KUALA LUMPUR, May 4 — Before the arrival of Covid-19, few devotees, if any, would have considered offering prayers virtually for Wesak celebrations, but it became their only resort during that period.
“For the past three years, we also did not have any Wesak float processions, which are the highlight of Wesak celebrations at any of our locations. This is the first year that we will have Wesak float processions,” the Ti-Ratana Youth Buddhist Section toldwhen contacted, adding that wearing a face mask will be optional during the celebration period.
“There were some interactive web applications that allow you to ‘bathe’ the Buddha virtually, and making symbolic offerings of candles, oil lamps and electric lights, flowers, incense, fruit, and water, all had to be done online,” the Buddhist society said. “Previously, with mask mandates, many forms of meditation, which start with focus on the breath, were difficult to practise at the temples, and we’ve observed a lot of people tend to fall asleep instead of meditating when you try to conduct it online,” said the Ti-Ratana Youth Buddhist Section.
“Another SOP that was adopted permanently was the ability to pre-order offerings or make donations online, whether on an ordinary day or during any festivities. “We plan to continue livestreaming our events for the benefit of all devotees, not just those in the Klang Valley, but those beyond the area, state and country as well.
“During our float processions, we will have Rela personnel as well as temple volunteers and staff for crowd control and first-aid medics on site.
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