| Bangkok, though a city with much western influence | | | | and generous to others. |
| and modernization of the developed world prides itself | | | | This day is now commemorated by a religious public |
| in its rich traditions and culture. In so doing it holds fast | | | | holiday and ceremonies of merit that take place in |
| onto its deeply rooted faith and way of life. Many of | | | | temples. Monks and other believers of the Buddhist |
| the believers of Buddhism and its philosophy make it | | | | philosophy hold candlelit processions with monks who |
| their priority to participate in the day of Makabucha. | | | | also hold a sacred thread in a procession around the |
| This day gained its significance when 1250 disciples of | | | | temple. Buddhists from across the cities throughout the |
| Lord Buddha who were ordained by himself came | | | | country flock to temples to participate in these |
| back to see Him without a prior appointment at | | | | processions. Some of the other activities of the day |
| Weluwan Wanaram on the full moon night of the third | | | | include acts of merit such as freeing fish and birds and |
| Lunar month. | | | | giving food to the monks. The day consists of listening |
| This event that took place over two thousand five | | | | to teachings of Buddhism and the practice of |
| hundred years ago and was further marked by Lord | | | | meditation. |
| Buddha giving “Owata Patimok” which is the | | | | Located in the hub of the metropolis of Bangkok are |
| first constitution for all Buddhist monks who on that | | | | the most convenient Sukhumvit apartments that offer |
| day had come from both near and far after | | | | every guest whether worker, worshipper or wanderer |
| performing their teaching of philosophy. The three core | | | | a stay worth a memory. These serviced apartments |
| teachings of Lord Buddha’s Dharma speech after | | | | Bangkok offers are truly unique in nature and provide |
| His enlightenment consisted of purification of the mind, | | | | a home away from home experience. |
| abstinence of committing wickedness and being kind | | | | |