In Buddhist Thailand about 9 percent of citizens, there are about 3 thousand Buddhist temples.
The temple plays a role such as a meeting place or a school, not only as a place to pray, but also closely related to people's lives.
Buddhist ceremonies are mainly held in temples, but Thai Buddhists are passionate Buddhists who stay in temples with white clothes on a full moon, a buddha day for every new moon, who spend their holidays It is enough.
I will introduce one of the most important 5 Buddhist events, even during that French day.
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Marker Bokeure (All-holiday French)
In Pali language it means "lunar calendar 3 moon full moon festival". (2 end of the month to the beginning of 3 month in AD)
In Japan, it is called the "Buddha Buddha", a day commemorating a miraculous event that many disciples gathered without a promise to listen to Buddha's sermons.
On the day of the full moon, when the Buddha preached at the royal castle (the capital of the ancient Indian Magadian capital Rajagrija), there was no promise beforehand and monks of 1250 name gathered.
It is said that all the priests were Buddha direct births, all of them were finished with Arahan fruit (the highest reach of enlightenment), 4 heavily overlapped coincidence, also called "four part collection".
Wisaka Bokeure (Buddha's Birthday)
Lunar New Year Moon full moon (6 to 4 month in the AD) Buddha was born, opened to enlightenment, it is said to have passed away, it is said to be the most holy day of French day.
In Japan, it is the day that corresponds to the "Buddhist society" of 4 month 8 day.
Buddha 's birth, enlightenment, extermination is considered separately as Japanese buddhism, birthday party, adventure festival, nirvana society in Japanese Buddhism, but these are said to occur on the same day in Kami Buddhism.
Arthur Raja Boucha (Three Bao)
Lunar New Year It is the full moon day of the month. (8 to 6 month in AD)
It is said that Buddha who became enlightenment and became a Buddha gave a first sermon to 7 disciples after 5 weeks.
From that 5 person becoming a priest, it is said that the three treasures of Buddha, law, monk (Buddha, Buddhism, Master Buddhist sect) are complete.
Cao Pansar (with rainy rest house)
It is the day when monks begin to bask in temples during the rainy season, the day after Arthur Raja Bocha.
The rainy season is said to be the season when a new life seems to sprout, and from this day 3 months do not steal them, so the monks avoided going out and bask in the temple and practice themselves I will encourage you.
People in Thailand donate a candle that is necessary for training a priest and a candle festival is held throughout the country.
Oak Panther (Rain Azabuke)
The rainy season "The rainy season" where the priest stays in the temple during the rainy season The lunar calendar 11 It is the day of the full moon of the month. (10 to 11 month in AD)
Unlike other 4 French days, this day is not a holiday.
Since the rainy season is over and the monks are allowed to go out, the following morning, the event to dedicate meals to monks everywhere is done on a large scale.
"Tote Katin (donation of Katina clothing)" has been held since the rain poetry, and it is said to be a good deed to donate clothes to priests who have kept strict precepts.
Long boat races of traditional events are held in rivers and lakes in various places.
Day of Buddhist celebration is a non-alcohol day
In Thailand, there are many holidays related to Buddhist celebrations, selling of alcohol is prohibited on such holidays, and neither supermarkets nor convenience stores sell alcohol.
We can not drink alcohol at the shop, so if you want to drink alcohol, we recommend purchasing in advance and enjoying at hotel etc.
To earn merit on the day of Buddhist events
How was it?
People in Thailand go out to temples, listen to preaching, and organize a zen meditation to accumulate merit on the day of Buddhist events.
Originally zealous Buddhist people go to temples every day, and many people say that they go about 1 times a week.
It is very important for Thai people who believe in "Ringo Tensei" to do good deeds and to devote prayers at temples.
To enjoy Thai deeply, knowing about Thai Buddhism will deepen your understanding.
