The Final Day of the Buddhist Lent
The Buddhist Lent Day
History of the Buddhist Lent Day. Why did the Lord Buddha appoint the Buddhist Lent? What do the monks do during this period? And more...
The Ministry of Culture launched the procession of car carrying the Buddhist Lent Candles 2013
The Ministry of Culture launched the procession of car carrying the Buddhist Lent Candles 2013.
History of the End of Buddhist Lent Day
The final day of Buddhist Lent falls on the 15th day of the 11th waxing moon. This day marks the end of the three months Rains-retreat known as ‘Buddhist Lent’ in which monks had earnestly dedicated themselves to the study of Buddhist scriptures and meditation practice.
Wat Phra Dhammakaya D.C. Arranged the Ceremony of Offering the Monastic Bath Clothes
How should Buddhists carry themselves during the Buddhist Lent season so that they can achieve the maximum merit?
What is the historical background of the Buddhist Lent season or rainy retreat and the activities of monks during these months?
This period of the year is known as the Buddhist Lent season or rainy retreat. I would like to know the historical background of this religious event and the activities of monks during these months.
Mahapavarana – Day of Resolutions
A beautiful and pure heart, analogous to a precious gem that others can appreciate through one’s speech and action, is one of the many outstanding characteristics of a sage that develops as a direct result of countless lifetimes accumulating and cultivating virtuous deeds. A sage is a pundit who consistently thinks wholesome thoughts, speaks wise words, and performs good deeds, thus earning adulation and respect of everyone.
The day of inviting to criticize
The final day of the Buddhist Lent is also called the day of inviting to criticize. All monks invite one another to warn them and improve themselves.
Will people who ordain gain more merit from their studies during the Buddhist Lent season than ordination at other times.
It is a tradition to have our children ordain for the duration of the Buddhist Lent season so that they can study Buddhism. I would like to know if they gain more merit from their studies during this period than ordination at other times.
