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Buddhist Holidays

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    Buddhism

  • Buddhist New Year

    The Buddhist religion celebrates their new year on the first full moon of April.

  • Vesak (AKA Buddha Day)

    Buddha day is celebrated on the first full moon day of May. Except for leap years then it is celebrated in June.

  • Asalha Puja Day ("Dhamma Day")_

    Celebrates Buddha's first teaching. Which was the turning of the wheel of the Dhamma.

  • Pavarana Day

    Usually celebrated on the full moon day of October. It celebrates the last day of the retreats of the Rains.

  • Bodhi Day (Enlightenment Day)

    This day celebrates the enlightenment of Siddhartha Gautama.