Festivals And Retreats- Page 38 Flashcards
When do Buddhist Monks go on retreats?
During the three month rainy season
Why do Buddhist monks go on retreats?
To meditate more intensely
How does the retreat help Buddhists?
Allows them to detach from every day concerns so they can focus on Meditation and the Dharma
What does Wesak celebrate?
The birth, enlightenment and death of the Buddha
Give two things people do during Wesak
Make offerings to the temple and to the vulnerable
Restate their commitments to the Precepts
Merit Making (doing good deeds)
Pour water over statues of the Buddha
Who celebrates Parinirvana day?
Mahayana Buddhists
What does Parinirvana day celebrate?
The day the Buddha died and reached nirvana
Why is Parinirvana day important?
Reminds Buddhists of the aim of Buddhism- ceasing to be reborn
Why is Wesak important?
Shows that the Buddha’s teachings help everyone and that Buddhism is a path of peace
Give two things people do on Parinirvana Day
Reading and reciting Sutras
Praying for the recently deceased to send them positive Karma
Giving money to support Monks and Monasteries
Day of pilgrimage to Asia
What is the difference between Wesak and Parinirvana Day?
Wesak is a celebration for all
Parinirvana Day is a solemn remembrance that requires a good understanding of Buddhist philosophy
