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A Buddhist monk prays at Borobudur temple during celebrations for Vesak Day on May 25, 2013 in Magelang, Central Java, Indonesia. Vesak is observed during the full moon in May or June and the ceremony centres around three Buddhist temples, whereby pilgrims walk from Mendut to Pawon, ending at Borobudur. The stages of life of Buddhism's founder, Gautama Buddha, which are celebrated at Vesak are his birth, enlightenment to Nirvana, and his passing. (Photo by Ulet Ifansasti/Getty Images)
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