Updated 31 March 2024
Vesak Lantern
See https://www.buddhistgroupofkendal.co.uk/vesak/
Upasaka Dhammika of BGKT Buddhist Group of Kendal (Theravada) presented a traditional decorated Vesak lantern to the group at their Vesak celebration held on 27 May 2010 at the United Reformed Church Hall in Kendal. “Vesak lanterns are very popular in Buddhist countries such as Sri Lanka and Thailand – so I thought it would be nice to try making one” said, Upasaka Dhammika “however, I didn’t realise how much work it would require – in fact it has taken 10 months to complete!”
The festival of Vesak commemorates the Birth, Enlightenment and Passing Away of the Buddha and so Upasaka Dhammika ‘s lamp features illustrated scenes from the life of the Buddha. “After much hard work I am pleased with the final result – I hope it serves the group at Vesak for many years to come” added Upasaka Dhammika.
NBO Network of Buddhist Organisations UK
BGKT is an Associate Member. BGKT’s Vesak lantern is on the NBO website.
2010 27 May “Buddha’s Birth celebrated with decorated lantern”
https://www.nbo.org.uk/buddhas-birth-celebrated-with-decorated-lantern/
Internet Archive San Francisco California USA
https://archive.org/
Vesak Lantern Buddhist Group of Kendal (Theravada) BGKT
https://archive.org/details/vesak-lantern-buddhist-group-of-kendal-theravada-bgkt/
