saying prayers on ...Full Moon day of Thidingyut

Full Moon day of Thidingyut
...a day which falls in the seventh month of Burmese calendar and the end of lent.

Infact there are actually three days to celebrate this light festival, namely the day before full moon, the full moon day and the days after. Illuminations are there to celebrate the anniversary of Buddha's return from the celestial abode where He had spent the lent teaching the celestials about His Law. Among the gods was the one who was the mother of Buddha, reborn there. It was on the full moon day of Thadingyut month that Buddha descended to the abode of humans. He and His disciples were attended by a heavenly host of celestials who created a pathway of star ladder. Buddhist on earth illuminated the homes and streets to welcome Buddha and His disciples.

However, more common practice among the Burmese is to pay homage and offer respect to the elders with cakes, fruits, clothing and money. Subsequently, they will ask for their forgiveness for the any wrongs they have committed. And in return, the elders will bless them and give their forgiveness and metta to the younger ones.

So from here, I would like to seek forgiveness from the elders all of whom I may have came into contact with..including parents, both paternal and maternal grandparents, monks, teachers, mentors and seniors….
With palms together, to say a prayer and with words of sorry for any offence I have committed with my words, actions, behaviors and thoughts..