4) Dhamma Chakra day

Question 1

When is it celebrated ?

Answer 1

July 4th 2020

Question 2

Who is celebrating this day ?

Answer 2

Intl Buddhist Confederation (IBC) in partnership with Ministry of Culture

Question 3

Speciality ?

Answer 3

This day marks Buddha’s first teaching after attaining enlightenment to the first 5 ascetic disciples (Panchavargika)

Question 4

What does Dhamma Chakra Pravartana comprise ?

Answer 4

First turning of wheels which comprise of 4 noble truths and Noble 8 fold path

Question 5

What does 4 noble truths contain ?

Answer 5

1) Truth of suffering
2) Find cause of suffering
3) Solution of suffering
4) Implementing the right action

Question 6

8 fold path ?

Answer 6

1) Right understanding (Samma Ditthi)
2) Right thought (Samma Sankappa)
3) Right Speech (Samma Vaca)
4) Right action (Samma Kammanta)
5) Right livelihood (Samma Ajiva)
6) Right effort (Samma Vayama)
7) Right mindfulness (Samma Sati)
8) Right concentration (Samma Samadhi)