Buddhist festivals Flashcards
1
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name 3 Buddhist festivals
A
Wesak, Paninirvana day and Kathina
2
Q
What do festivals allow Buddhists to do
A
Thank monks for their teachings
3
Q
How old are these traditional festivals?
A
2500 years
4
Q
What are Buddhist practices?
A
Buddhist practices show respect to the buddha through festivals, meditation and special events.
5
Q
What do the festivals help the Buddhists to do?
A
Grow spiritually and bring the community together
6
Q
Which festival remembers the birth, enlightenment and death of the buddha
A
Weysak
7
Q
When do Buddhists celebrate Weysak?
A
On the full moon in may
8
Q
How do Buddhists celebrate Weysak?
A
By lighting candles and paper lanterns because light is very important at this time
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