Buddhist Lent Day, 1st waning moon, 8th lunar month.

                          It is considered an important Buddhist festival day and period. It lasts approximately 3 months during the rainy season. Buddhist Lent is an important day in Buddhism that continues from Asahna Bucha Day (15th day of the waxing moon of the 8th lunar month), which Thai Buddhists Has inherited the tradition of making merit during Buddhist Lent for a long time.

                        The reason why the Lord Buddha allowed Buddhist monks to stay in any one place for 3 months is There is a reason for monks to take a break from their pilgrimage. To spread religion to various places, which will be difficult during the rainy season. This is to prevent damage from trampling on the villagers' grains planted in the plots during the rainy season. and especially The 3-month Buddhist Lent period is an important time and opportunity in the year for monks to come and stay for Buddhist Lent together in the monastery or any one place. To study Dhamma and Vinaya from knowledgeable monks They also exchanged experiences and created unity among the Sangha.

                                                                                        Importance and benefits of Lent

      1. During Buddhist Lent, it is a time when villagers engage in farming. Therefore, it is required that monks stop traveling to various places. It will help plant seedlings. or small animals No damage from hiking

      2. After traveling to spread Buddhism for 8 - 9 months, the Buddhist Lent period is a time for monks to rest.

      3. It is a time for monks to practice Dhamma for themselves. and study the Dhamma and Vinaya as well as prepare to teach the people when the end of Buddhist Lent comes.

      4. To have the opportunity to teach and ordain children who are of age for ordination. which is an important force in spreading Buddhism further

      5. To make Buddhists Had the opportunity to perform special merit such as giving alms to monks. Cast candles Offering rain bathing robes, keeping the precepts, practicing meditation, offering the four requisites of Thai Dhamma. Abstain from vices and have the opportunity to listen to sermons throughout Buddhist Lent

                         Information: Buddhist Lent Day, Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia

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