the traditions from which Yi Peng/Loy Krathong was derived come from Brahmanic origins in the religion of Hinduism, Buddhists in Thailand, at the urging of King Rama IV, co-opted the use of lights and lanterns from this faith as a way of honoring the Lord Buddha, as well as a way for the people to release the suffering ...
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the traditions from which Yi Peng/Loy Krathong was derived come from Brahmanic origins in the religion of Hinduism, Buddhists in Thailand, at the urging of King Rama IV, co-opted the use of lights and lanterns from this faith as a way of honoring the Lord Buddha, as well as a way for the people to release the suffering ...