BANGKOK, 1 June 2015 – Many Buddhists have traveled today to Sanam Luang to participate in the almsgiving ceremony on Visakha Bucha Day.
233 monks have been invited to receive alms at the religious event. The Department of Religious Affairs (DRA) launched on May 29th an 11-day Buddhism campaign for Visakha Bucha Day.
This event is aimed at promoting Buddhism, as well as raising awareness of the Lord Buddha’s principles and how they can be applied in daily life.
Almsgivers have been encouraged to wear white and refrain from vices. The ceremony began at 7:30 hrs today, chaired by Bangkok Governor M.R.Sukhumbhand Paribatra.
