29 MAY 2018 - BANGKOK, THAILAND: People hold lotus blossoms while they pray during Vesak observances at Wat Hua Lamphong in Bangkok. Vesak is the Buddha's birthday, and one of the most important holy days in the Theravada Buddhist religion. Many Thais visit their local temples for Vesak and rededicate themselves to the Dharma, listen to talks about Buddhism and make merit by bringing flowers to the temple. PHOTO BY JACK KURTZ