Buddhism Observances
Buddhism in practice is more than just learning about the life of the Buddha and His Teaching. It includes many observances, some of which are common to all Buddhists while others are characteristic of a particular culture or country. In Buddhist homes and temples, one will see examples of such observances. They may take the form of offerings and bowing before the image of the Buddha or the chanting of certain verses or lines from Buddhist scriptures. On special days, like Vesak and Ulambana, one will see the Buddhist community commemorating the occasion through various religion activities. Through these observances performed individually or a communal acts, the Buddhist venerate and show their appreciation of the Triple Gem (Buddha, Dharma & Sangha).
