Buddhist Lent Candle (a large candle offered during the Rains Retreat)
A Buddhist Lent candle is an extra-large candle that Buddhists offer to monks before the beginning of the Rains Retreat. It is intended to provide light for studying the Dhamma and for monastic duties throughout the three-month retreat. There is also a grand and beautiful tradition of Buddhist Lent candle processions, which reflects community unity and the wish to gain wisdom as bright as candlelight.