Prayer and meditation are important parts of each day. When Buddhists pray they pray to the Buddha or other enlightened beings. They pray in the temple as a group as well as by themselves in solitude.

Chanting and praying are an important part of Wesak. The 'Bathing the Buddha' ceremony is also often included. Water is poured over the shoulders of the Buddha as a reminder to purify their own ...

Congress MP and Leader of Opposition Rahul Gandhi visited Deekshabhoomi in Nagpur on 06. He also offered prayers to Lord Buddha.