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Initiations of Buddhist Ceremonies

Understanding the importance of religious
ceremonies, kings play an important role in initiating and
improve Buddhist ceremonies and traditions. For examples,
King Rama II revived “The Royal Celebration of Vesak Day”,
King Rama VI initiated the first "Makha Bucha (Māgha Pūjā)
Day", and King Rama V hold a royal ceremony where his son
declare himself a Buddhist before leaving the Kingdom for
his education in Europe.

Performing Religious Practices in Important

Days and Buddhist Festival

King of Thailand has performing religious
practices in important religious days like Vesak Day, Makha
Bucha Day, Buddhist Holy Days. On those days, King presents
Kathin robes to monks, and also has his royal family member
to represent him in those important religious ceremonies.

In addition, there are several other royal activities
related to religion, such as education of Sangha, and propagation
of Buddhism, etc.

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