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        "msgid": "waisak-2026-theme-dharma-as-source-of-morality-and-wisdom-1780136196",
        "date": "2026-05-30 15:05:28",
        "title": "Waisak 2026 Theme: 'Dharma as Source of Morality and Wisdom'",
        "author": "",
        "source": "DETIK",
        "tags": "",
        "topic": "Social Policy",
        "summary": "The Ministry of Religious Affairs has announced the theme for Waisak 2026 as 'Dharma as Source of Morality and Wisdom', with a sub-theme of 'Love as the Source of World Peace'. Minister Nasaruddin Umar emphasised the event's role in strengthening national unity and religious tolerance, with the main celebration at Borobudur Temple. The holiday falls on Sunday, 31 May, with no additional leave day, though Pancasila Day on 1 June follows as a public holiday.",
        "content": "<p>Waisak 2026 will be celebrated simultaneously on 31 May. This\nreligious observance is expected to serve as a space for Buddhist\nspiritual reflection and peace.<\/p>\n<p>According to the Ministry of Religious Affairs (Kemenag) official\nwebsite, the 2570 BE\/2026 Waisak theme is \u2018Dharma as Source of Morality\nand Wisdom\u2019 with the sub-theme \u2018Love as the Source of World Peace\u2019. The\ntheme is intended not only as a spiritual foundation but also reflected\nin social practices that uphold human values and harmony.<\/p>\n<p>Religious Affairs Minister Nasaruddin Umar stated that Waisak is a\nstrategic opportunity to strengthen national values and religious\ntolerance in Indonesia. He said the Dharma message promoted during\nWaisak is relevant to building peaceful and civilised society.<\/p>\n<p>\u201cThis year\u2019s theme is very strong. Dharma as the source of morality\nand wisdom must underpin national life. From this arises love, which\nforms the basis of world peace,\u201d he said.<\/p>\n<p>Borobudur Temple will host the main Waisak celebration on 31 May\n2026. Additionally, the peak commemoration will take place through Puja\nBhakti ceremonies on 31 May 2026 at viharas, cetiyas, schools, and\nBuddhist temples across Indonesia.<\/p>\n<p>Waisak 2026 Holiday Schedule<\/p>\n<p>Buddhists will commemorate Waisak 2026 tomorrow, 31 May. The\ngovernment, through the Joint Ministerial Decree (SKB) on National\nHolidays and Leave for 2026, has declared Waisak 2026 as a national\nholiday.<\/p>\n<p>No Waisak 2026 Holiday Leave<\/p>\n<p>Waisak 2026 is a one-day holiday falling on a weekend, Sunday, 31 May\n2026. There is no additional leave day for Waisak.<\/p>\n<p>However, after Waisak, there is a public holiday on 1 June 2026. This\nis the Waisak 2026 holiday schedule.<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li><p>Saturday, 30 May 2026: Weekend holiday<\/p><\/li>\n<li><p>Sunday, 31 May 2026: Waisak Day 2570 Buddhist Era (BE)<\/p><\/li>\n<li><p>Monday, 1 June 2026: Pancasila Day<\/p><\/li>\n<\/ul>",
        "url": "https:\/\/jawawa.id\/newsitem\/waisak-2026-theme-dharma-as-source-of-morality-and-wisdom-1780136196",
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