Wesak

Who celebrates Wesak

• Catholics

• Buddhists

• Taoists

• Athiest

What Does Wesak celebrate

• The birth of Buddha

• The Death Of Buddha

• The Enlightenment of Buddha

• All of the above

When is Wesak Celebrated

• On the full moon of April or May

• Just before Christmas

• First day of Winter

• During the rainy season

What can this Festival be called

• Wesak

• Vesak

• Buddha Day

• All of the Above

What is mostly released from their cages during wesak

• Birds

• Cats

• Dogs

• Mice

When Buddhists clean their Buddha statues what does that remind them to do

• It reminds them to purify their own minds of greed and hatred

• It reminds them to meditate, to become closer to enlightenment

• It reminds them to clean their homes

• It reminds them to wash their feet

During Wesak what are Buddhists supposed to wear

• Full white clothing

• Mix and Matched colours

• Full Black clothing

• Business clothes

During Wesak what are buddhists supposed to eat

• Meat exclusively

• Whatever they want

• Nothing, they are meant to fast for the day

• Primarily vegetarian foods

How do Buddhists prepare themselves for Wesak

• Visit local temples for teachings, wear white clothing, give offerings, take part in procession, clean shrines and chant prayers?

• Nothing, they have nothing to prepare for

• Fast themselves

• They meditate

Why is Wesak the most important buddhist holiday

• It honours Buddha's enlightenment

• It's the most interesting

• Has the most activities to do during

• It's not