BuddhismCPD5

** Traditions and Holidays of Buddhism ** Buddhist New Year the three days to the first full moon Buddha Day the celebration of the birth death and enlightenment of Buddha Sangha Day celebrating Buddhas visit to Veruvana Monastery Dhamma Day is observed on the full moon day of the eighth lunar month (July) Observance Day refers to each of the four traditional monthly holy days that continue to be observed in Theravada countries - the new moon, full moon, and quarter moon days Kathina Ceremony is held on any convenient date within one month of the conclusion of the three month rains retreat season (Vassa) At the end of the Kathin Festival season, when the rivers and canals are full of water, the Loy Krathong Festival takes place in all parts of Thailand on the full moon night of the twelfth lunar month The Buddha used the example of a wild elephant that is harnessed to a tame one to train to teach that a person new to Buddhism should be helped by an older Buddhist. To mark this saying, Thai Buddhists hold an Elephant Festival on the third Saturday in November.
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** Places of worship ** Temples and shrines are places of worship for Buddhists. A temple is a building place dedicated to the service or worship of a deity or deities. A shrine is a place found in the home of a Buddhist that is used for prayer. = =