Sunday, May 10, 2009

Ipoh Dhammadipa Vesak 2009

Mitta @ Ipoh Dhammdipa Vesak 2009
The holiest day in the Buddhist calendar is none other than Vesak day - a celebration of birth, enlightenment and death of Buddha. In conjunction with this year's Vesak celebrations, a team of Mitta volunteers went to help in the Ipoh Dhammadipa Buddhist Society on 8th & 9th May 2009 in support of the beloved Ven. Chief Rev. Indaratana.
Once again, Mitta volunteers have shown their mettle when it comes to helping others. On 8th May morning, a team of four carloads of volunteers made their way to Ipoh Dhammadipa to help set up stalls and cook food for the food fair, set up the health exhibiton booth. They also helped to ensure that the candles lighted for the occasion remained burning throughout the night. Deprieved of sleep and rest, they put in their best effort without any expectaions and were rewarded richly for the joy and devotion they have shared with the people of Ipoh.
As the temple was only set up a year ago, the support from the multi-racial neighbourhood makes up for the participation in the various activities available that day. That really made Vesak 2009 a memoriable day to the volunteers, who left Ipoh deeply inspired by the 2 days' sojourn.

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