Vaisakh celebrations by Karamapa in New Delhi

Online, May 27, 2010 (Newswire.com) - New Delhi, 27th May 2010: Vaishakha Day(Buddh Purnima) commemorates three major events in the life of Shakyamuni Buddha: his birth, enlightment, and passing from this life to final Nirvana. It is a very propitious day for Buddhist communities.
His Holiness the 17th Gyalwa Karmapa, Trinley Thaye Dorje, the spiritual head of Karma Kagya Lineage, for the first time was present in Delhi on this auspicious occasion. This lineage believes in the theory of reincarnation of Karmapas. The Karmapa is one of the most important lineage holders of the teachings of Tibetan Buddhism. He was welcomed in a ceremonial traditional practice by over 500 lamas and monks who had come all the way to Delhi from Ladakh, Sikkim, Darjeeling, Nepal and Tibet to celebrate the day with Karmapa. The sound of Gyalings, (a Tibetan musical instrument) drums and cymbals made the ambience divine. The constant chants and prayers to give compassion and goodness to all filled the atmosphere with a strong verve of positivity. As a part of the central practice Karmapa offered his sincere reverence and submission to Shakyamuni Buddha (Gautam Buddha) by recitation of prayers the offering of prostration.
Karmapa offered his special prayers and meditation on the occasion for World Peace and to spread compassion among all human beings. Karmapa said, "The Dharma is known as one of the best objectives of human life, and it is accepted by one and all as the source of peace and happiness. There are many traditional festivals in different religions and we Buddhists respect all of the noble religious occasions. I pray for world peace, may trust in the power of good be achieved to overcome evil and the power of love to overcome unrest among all people and nations."
The place was decorated with colourful lanterns called 'Vesak koodu' and prayers, sermons, recitation of Buddhist scriptures by spiritually acclaimed lamas were performed as an important religious practice. Monks and devotees meditated and paid their respects in honor of the life and teachings of Lord Buddha. Later the devotees offered fruits, flowers, candles etc in offerings.

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