Festivals Flashcards
What is Wesak
The Theravada Festival that takes place on the day of the full moon of that month
What is the purpose of Wesak
To Celebrate the birth, death and enlightenement of the Buddha
What may people do to decorate and celebrate
light lanterns, not eat after midday not wear jewerly, light stupas
What is the other name for wesak
Buddha day
What is a rain retreat
where in the rainy season practising Buddhas will go and stay in the monasteries
What will they do during Vassa (rain retreats)
Reflect, Study and meditate
What is pavarana Day
‘telling off day’ when each Bhikky invites the rest of the Sangha to reflect on behavious
What is an uposatha day
Where at the new moon cerenomies are held to renew their vows of the monsatic sangah
What is the purpose of an uposatha day
A time of renewal, and opportunities to purify ones life. On the day before, Bhikkus shave their heads as a sign of purity
