Buddhist Festivals And Monastery In India

Being an illustrious rhetorician, Buddha narrated his first speech in the Deer Park. From that moment, he chose the perplexing symbol of the wheel with its famous eight spokes to represent the Noble Eightfold Path. His preachings are like a WHEEL which goes round and round that never stops. Though the wheel has a central point- the only point which is fixed and immovable just like-Nirvana.  These eight discourses on the wheel symbolize the eight parts of the Noble Eightfold Path which portray- Just as every spoke is needed for the wheel to keep turning, we need to follow each step of the path.  1.   Right View . The right way to think about life is to see the world through the eyes of the Buddha--with wisdom and compassion. 2. Right Thought.  We are what we think. Clear and kind thoughts build good, strong characters. 3. Right Speech.  By speaking kind and helpful words, we are respected and trusted by everyone. 4. Right Conduct.  No...

Buddha Poornima is observed on the full moon day in the month of April or May annually. It celebrates the birth anniversary, death anniversary (Nirvana) and enlightenment of the Lord Buddha on a single day. Buddha Purnima celebration has special importance for the Buddhists followers as the founder of the Buddhism was born, died and attained refinement. On this notable day, Buddhists across the globe celebrate by following some set of the rituals and the celebrations. Let’s Take a look- - Buddhism Followers begin the rituals by visiting holy places such as- Monasteries and Buddha Temples nearby where they discern a longer- full-length Buddhist sutra. - They firmly dressed up in white clothes and offer prayers to the lord with purest of feelings in their hearts. - Vegetarian food is served to poverty-stricken and especially on this day, non-vegetarian food is not consumed. People prefer ‘Kheer’ to serve as Prasada to practitioners. - Devotees get themselves involved in ...

The most notable and distinguished Festival remarked by the Buddhist community is- BUDDHA POORNIMA . Buddha Poornima is observed on the full moon night according to Buddhism Calendar in the Hindu Month of Vaisakh. It celebrates the Birth Day of "Gautama Buddha" every year who was the founder of Buddhism Community. He was famed as the spiritual preacher who shows the path of Enlightenment, Righteousness, and Nirvana to his followers and Practitioners. Buddha Purnima is popularly known as- Vesak as it falls in the Vaisakha (Baisakh) Month. In the year 2018, It will be remarked on 30th April (Monday). On this eminent day, Buddhists take part in the ceremonial bathing of the Buddha and pour rose water on an idol of baby Siddhartha. This symbolizes purifying one's thoughts and actions. They visit the nearby Buddha Temples to pay homage to Buddha. Vegetarian meals are provided for all; and captive animals, such as birds and turtles are set free. This festival brings in jo...