Gone are the days when monks used candles to provide light, but the tradition of candle offering on Khao Phansa, the first day of Buddhist Lent which falls on July 14, continues, and with it Lent ...

Bangkok – ICONSIAM, the icon of eternal prosperity along the Chao Phraya river, in collaboration with The ICONSIAM Residences Corporation Ltd., and The ICONSIAM Superlux Residence Corporation Ltd., ...

When Mother Angelica started the EWTN Religious Catalogue Show in 1994, she did so to ensure viewers understood the importance of filling our homes and hearts with “holy reminders” of God’s love for ...

A wax float is seen during a parade of the candle festival in Ubon Ratchathani, Thailand, July 17, 2019. The Ubon Ratchathani Candle Festival is held to commemorate the Buddha's first sermon and mark ...

Instead of giving up chocolate or alcohol for Lent, this year some Christians are trying to reduce their "carbon footprint." That means turning off electric lights, hanging laundry on a line to dry ...

(THE NATION/ASIA NEWS NETWORK) - One of the most charming festivals celebrated in Thailand is Khao Phansa, or Buddhist Lent Day, which marks the official start of the rainy season. It also marks the ...

Photo taken on July 15, 2019 shows candle flowers made by tourists and local people in a temple in Ubon Ratchathani, Thailand. The Ubon Ratchathani Candle Festival is held to commemorate the Buddha's ...