The Pali literature of the Theravāda tradition includes tales of 29 Buddhas. In countries where Theravāda Buddhism is practiced by the majority of people, such as Sri Lanka, Cambodia, Laos, Myanmar, Thailand, it is customary for Buddhists to hold elaborate festivals, especially during the fair weather season, paying homage to the 29 Buddhas described in the "Buddhavamsa". The "Buddhavamsa" is a text which describes the life of Gautama Buddha and the 27 Buddhas who preceded him, along with the future Metteyya Buddha. The Buddhavamsa is part of the "Khuddaka Nikāya", which in turn is part of the "Sutta Piṭaka". The "Sutta Piṭaka" is one of three main sections of the "Pāli Canon".