Celebrations

Asanha Bucha Day

          Asanha Bucha Day is an annual Theravada Buddhist festival, (sometimes referred to as “Buddha’s Birthday”), which takes place during first full moon of the 8th lunar month (Typically July) according to the Thai lunar calendar. The significance of the full moon and Buddhism dates back to the birth of Buddha himself, who was born during a full moon. The event is one of the Kingdoms most important days of the year, celebrating as it does the Buddha’s first sermon, in which he set out to his five former associates, the doctrine that had come to him following his enlightenment. 

        As with almost all Buddhist religious festivals in Thailand the day is a time for the Thai people to participate in a variety of Buddhist activities at the temple. It is mainly merit-making ceremonies, such as releasing fish and birds. Both, people will offer food and alms to monks, such as give donations, listen to sermons, and observe the Five or Eight Precepts. Then, some practice meditation and may join others in the practice of renunciation, by wearing white robes and staying inside the temple. In addition, they will abstain from eating meat and drinking alcohol, such as beef, pork and beer to try to have their mind purified. In the evening of the,  Asanha Bucha Day the believers join the Candle Light Procession, the “Wian Tian”, where people will walk three times around a chapel in a clockwise direction, carrying a lighted candle, joss sticks and flowers which will later be given as an offering.

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