Festivals (buddhism) Flashcards
1
Q
what does wesak celebrate
A
-buddha’s birth
-buddha’s enlightenment
-buddha’s death
2
Q
what does parinirvana day celebrate
A
the buddha’s passing into final parinirvana
3
Q
what does kathina celebrate
A
- thanks monks
- shows that the community values the monks
4
Q
how is wesak celebrated?
A
- homes are lit with candles
- children’s activities are arranged
5
Q
how is parinirvana celebrated?
A
- reflect on death of family members
-read the mahaparinirvana sutra (describes the buddha’s last days . talks about imperminance of life)
6
Q
how is kathina celebrated?
A
- a meal is provided for the monks
- give monks robes
7
Q
name the 3 buddhist festivals
A
- wesak
- parinirvana day
- kathina
