The Buddhist Lent Day
The commencement of the three-month Buddhist Lent, Known
among Thais as Khao Phansa, traditionally falls on the first day of the waxing
moon of the eighth lunar month. During this period, coinciding with the rainy
season, Buddhist monks and novices remain closeted in their particular
monasteries, discouraged from spending nights elsewhere.
The
custom of spending three months of the rainy season in a fixed place is a
ritual successfully observed since the time of the Lord Buddha. In those day,
however, villagers attributed young seedling damage at the start of the
planting season to unnecessary travel by monks. Realizing that monks on
pilgrimages could accidentally tread on young plants, the Lord Buddha decreed
that his followers spend three months of the rainy season in permanent
dwellings.
Although Lent is a story of a monk. but Buddhist is a good opportunity to get my precepts. And pay mind to shine. Lent is the day to join the merit making. Devotional offering flowers, incense, candles and toiletries such as soap, toothpaste, etc. and listen to sermons and moral precepts preserved temple at the temple.
Candle Festival parade is done in Lent.Traditionally done
at the close of the season of Lent. Which has existed since ancient times. Wax
Casting this Lent. Available annually.Lent candles casting a very boisterous fun. When I finished. It will be borne around the temple three times before being brought to the altar during the three months, some of it is a contest to decorate. A parade around the city with a beautiful fleet of aging. Considered an annual event ever.
Activities to be implemented in the Buddhist Lent days.
- Lent candle offering
- Activities offering robes rainfall to monks and the four
necessities of a Buddhist monk: food, raiment, abode and medicine.
- Philanthropy, give
food offerings to a Buddhist monk, Listen to sermon and repair Chapel
- Prayer and restraining to allurements which lead to ruin
We should adhere and practices to the traditional. because It is perfect for long as the legendary.Tradition is beautiful and has merit.
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