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In Maha-parinibbana sutta, Lord Buddha’s last word was – “all conditioned things are transient. Therefore, Bhikkus, strive without delay”. Therefore, let us use anything we find in the traditional objects and celebrations of Vesak to reflect upon these words, to make the observations meaningful. But Vesak or Buddhism is not about caning or forcing people to observing it in some preferential way. Whatever you do in a self driven way to notice the nature of the five skandas is a true celebration of Vesak.Via http://groundviews.org/2013/05/21/use-vesak-decorations-to-reflect-upon-dhamma/source: Groundviews