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Rain Retreat
The ''Vassa'' ( pi, vassa-, script=Latn, sa, varṣa-, script=Latn, both "rain") is the three-month annual retreat observed by Theravada practitioners. Taking place during the wet season, Vassa lasts for three lunar months, usually from July (the Burmese month of Waso, ) to October (the Burmese month of Thadingyut ).Vassa at About.com In English, Vassa is often glossed as Rains Retreat or Buddhist Lent, the latter by analogy to the Christian Lent (which Vassa predates by at least five centuries). For the duration of Vassa, monastics remain in one place, typically a |
Vassa In Utt
The ''Vassa'' ( pi, vassa-, script=Latn, sa, varṣa-, script=Latn, both "rain") is the three-month annual retreat observed by Theravada practitioners. Taking place during the wet season, Vassa lasts for three lunar months, usually from July (the Burmese month of Waso, ) to October (the Burmese month of Thadingyut ).Vassa at In English, Vassa is often glossed as Rains Retreat or Buddhist Lent, the latter by analogy to the Christian Lent (which Vassa predates by at least five centuries). For the duration of Vassa, monastics remain in one place, typically a |
Pavarana
Pavarana ( sa, Pravāraṇā) is a Buddhist holy day celebrated on Aashvin full moon of the lunar month. It marks the end of the 3 lunar months of Vassa, sometimes called "Buddhist Lent." The day is marked in some Asian countries where Theravada Buddhism is practiced. On this day, each monk (Pali: ''bhikkhu'') must come before the community of monks (''Sangha'') and atone for an offense he may have committed during the Vassa. Mahayana Buddhists also observe Vassa, many Son/Thien monks in Korea and Vietnam observe an equivalent retreat of three months of intensive practice in one location. Origins In India, where Buddhism began, there is a three-month-long rainy season. According to the Vinaya (Mahavagga, Fourth Khandhaka, section I), in the time of the Buddha, once during this rainy season, a group of normally wandering monks sought shelter by co-habitating in a residence. In order to minimize potential inter-personal strife while co-habitating, the monks agreed to remain sil ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Buddhist Festivals
Japanese, Burmese, Tibetan, Indian, Nepalese, Bhutanese, Chakma, Marma and Barua festivals often show the influence of Buddhist culture. Pagoda festivals in Myanmar are one example. In Tibet, India and Bhutan these festivals may include the traditional cham dance. Lunar New Year festivals of Buddhist countries in east, south and southeast Asia also include some aspects of Buddhist culture, but they are considered cultural festivals as opposed to religious ones. A * Aluth Sahal Mangallaya * Ambedkar Jayanti * Asalha Puja * Vesak B * Barua festivals * Bhumchu * Bodhi Day * Bon Festival * Boun Suang Huea * Buddha's Birthday * Bunga Dyah Jatra C * Chak phra * Cheung Chau Bun Festival * Chotrul Duchen D * Diwali * Dongzhi Festival * Deezezazu F * Festival of Floral Offerings G * Ghost Festival * Gozan no Okuribi * Gunla * Gunla Bajan * Guru Purnima H * Hari-Kuyo * Hungry ghost J * Jana Baha Dyah Jatra K * Kagyed * Kandy Esala Perahera * Kathina L * Lhabab Duchen ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Ango
An , or , is a Japanese term for a three-month period of intense training for students of Zen Buddhism, lasting anywhere from 90 to 100 days. The practice during ango consists of meditation (zazen), study, and work ( samu (作務)). Ango is typically held twice a year, the first period from spring to summer and the second period from fall to winter. The word ''ango'' literally translates as "dwelling in peace"; the summer ango is referred to as ''ge-ango'' and the winter period is ''u-ango''. Additionally, some monasteries and Zen centers hold just one ango per year. Maezumi, 173 Concerning Zen practice in the United States, author Ellen Birx writes, See also *''Kyol Che'' *''Sesshin'' *''Zazen'' *''Vassa The ''Vassa'' ( pi, vassa-, script=Latn, sa, varṣa-, script=Latn, both "rain") is the three-month annual retreat observed by Theravada practitioners. Taking place during the wet season, Vassa lasts for three lunar months, usually from July ...'' Notes Referenc ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
