Buddhist festivals Flashcards
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name 3 Buddhist festivals
Wesak, Paninirvana day and Kathina
What do festivals allow Buddhists to do
Thank monks for their teachings
How old are these traditional festivals?
2500 years
What are Buddhist practices?
Buddhist practices show respect to the buddha through festivals, meditation and special events.
What do the festivals help the Buddhists to do?
Grow spiritually and bring the community together
Which festival remembers the birth, enlightenment and death of the buddha
Weysak
When do Buddhists celebrate Weysak?
On the full moon in may
How do Buddhists celebrate Weysak?
By lighting candles and paper lanterns because light is very important at this time
Which festival remembers the Buddha’s final moment when he reached complete peace and freedom from the cycle of rebirth?
Paninirvana Day
When is Paninirvana day celebrated?
February 15th
Why do buddhists celebrate paninirvana day?
because they believe the buddha showed them how to be free from suffering
