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Vesakh The Highest Buddhist Holiday

Vesakh The Highest Buddhist Holiday


clock icon 18 May 2019
author icon Alison Lesley


Around the world Buddhist celebrate Vesakh festival in memory of the birth, the enlightenment (Nirvana), death (Parinirvana) and the end of the rebirth of the Buddha. Originally from the tradition...

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New Year Traditions of Mahayana Buddhism

New Year Traditions of Mahayana Buddhism


clock icon 22 Jan 2019
author icon Nathan Glover


Reflection, good luck, and enlightenment Mahayana Buddhists celebrate the new year by honoring and praying for Buddha and other deities. Every Buddhist is expected to visit a nearby temple to light...

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Rescued Thai Soccer Players Consider Becoming Buddhist Monks to Honor Navy SEAL

Rescued Thai Soccer Players Consider Becoming Buddhist Monks to Honor Navy SEAL


clock icon 21 Jul 2018
author icon Nathan Glover


This action will be a tribute to Saman Kunan, the diver who died trying to save them. A few days . This entry to monkhood will be the children's tribute to the sole casualty in the daredevil rescue...

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Everything You Need to Know About Buddhist Asalha Puja Day

Everything You Need to Know About Buddhist Asalha Puja Day


clock icon 14 Jul 2014
author icon Alison Lesley


Asalha Puja Day: Important Holy Day for Buddhists Asalha Puja Day, also called Dharma Day, is a very important holy day for the Theravada Buddhists. This religious festival day is celebrated in the 8th lunar...

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