festivals Flashcards
1
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wesak
A
celebrates when buddha achieved enlightenment, birth and death
- all on a full moon
- they decorate their homes with candles and paper lanterns
2
Q
light symbolism
A
symbolises hope and wisdom
3
Q
freedom symbolism
A
in Singapore birds are released into the sky as a symbol of liberation and to release from past troubles or wrongdoings
4
Q
paranirvana
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- Mahayana buddhist festival
- celebrated in February to remember buddha into parinirvana
- chance to reflect on their own future death
5
Q
mahaparinirvana sutra
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an important scripture that describes buddhas last days
6
Q
Annica
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- main focus for paranirvana
7
Q
kushinagar
A
a pilgrimage in india where buddha died
