The Buddhist ceremony on the occasion of Buddhist Lent Day 2024 at Wat Thai Dhammaram, Waterloo, Belgium
On 7 July 2024, H.E. Mrs. Kanchana Patarachoke, Ambassador of Thailand to Belgium, and Mr. Nithi Patarachoke, spouse of the Ambassador, as well as Mr. Pathompong Singthong, Counsellor and Consul, attended the Buddhist ceremony on Buddhist Lent Day 2024 at Wat Thai Dhammaram, Waterloo, Belgium. Many of Thai nationals and Belgians attended the event and offered alms and candles to the monks for the lent period. Phra Raja Visuddhivides, the abbot of Wat Thai Dhammaram, led other 4 monks in chanting and giving blessing to the participants. In the afternoon, participants celebrated the occasion by lining up a candle procession.
Buddhist Lent Day is one of the most important religious days in Buddhist tradition. This year it falls on 21 July 2024. Monks will not travel to stay overnight elsewhere but will only stay overnight in their temples for three-month period during rainy season to study the Buddha’s teachings from senior monks. Many Buddhists also use the occasion to more intensely observe the religious precepts and make merits.
Blessings to all!