Question asked by David
Many people tend to divide west and east in philosiophical sense. But philosophically there can be similarities. There was some kind of Buddhism in the West, it was called Neoplatonism, a strand of Platonic philosophy.
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Plotinus#The_true_human_and_happiness
There are some striking similarities with Buddhism.












































































































Wesak Day in Malaysia where Buddhists nationwide gather at temples . Each of different Buddhist temples celebrated at dawn with various pujas or prayers, meditation, with offerings of flowers, candles and incense ,emphasizing the impermanence of life. Most temples do rituals “Bathing the Buddha” ceremony to wash away bad karma and grand candlelight processions in Penang and Kuala Lumpur. At our Kechara Forest Retreat, Bentong Pahang, we have pujas, flowers, candles and incense offerings as well.
Thank you Rinpoche for this sharing.
https://www.tsemrinpoche.com/tsem-tulku-rinpoche/current-affairs/wesak-day-in-malaysia.html