Holidays of Buddhism and Religious Practices

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Holidays of Buddhism and Religious Practices

Fun Fact:Meditating is an individual worship, but can

also be a group worship.

Fun Fact:Meditating is an individual worship, but can

also be a group worship.

Buddhists also go on pilgrimages as a part of their religious practice, so that they will get a better life when reborn. Pilgrimages involve going on a long journey to sacred places.

Another practice is praying, Buddhists pray to their inner self. The Mahayana Buddhists pray to bodhisattvas for help. Some Buddhists would say their prayers in private. They would also pray after offerings. Some Buddhists use Mala when praying which means prayer beads.

Buddhists also call worship Puja, which means offerings. Worship is a big part of religious practice. Many worship in front of shrines and also join in Vihara to worship, and Vihara means monastery. Sometimes Buddhists worship while they meditate.

Did You Know?Many offerings are given as a part of

worship to show love, respect and gratitude. Offering bowls are also used to

show respect.

Did You Know?Many offerings are given as a part of

worship to show love, respect and gratitude. Offering bowls are also used to

show respect.

Dancing may also be a religious practice when they perform sacred dances and gestures.

There are symbols of worship like bells. Bells mark different levels in that worship they are in. Flowers mean that nothing in life would stay the same, and candles are a symbol of enlightenment.

Words are used as practices by reading passages from scriptures. Buddhists also chant a mantra to get to their inner selves. Many of these practices are used all over the world for Buddhists.

On top, sacred landscape and Pilgrimage in Tibet: In search of the Lost Kingdom of Bon.

There are many religious practices in Buddhism, and meditation is one of them. Buddhists must learn to meditate, because it is one of the ways of settling the mind. Meditation puts Buddhists into a tranquil state of clarity and openness while they sit, and feel their breath coming in and out. Many Buddhists meditate to be concentrated in getting

Kathina celebrates the Theravada Buddhist festival. During Kathina, many people thank monks. Kathina is held in November, following the Western calendar. Many retreat for better concentration for their prayers and worship

On top, is a statue of Buddha.

Hana Matsuri is on April 8 and is also Japanese. Hana Matsuri celebrates the birth of Buddha with a flower festival. Wesak is birth, enlightenment and the passing of Buddha.

Up top, is a picture of people thanking monks during Kathina.

Did You Know?Kathina means difficulty because it is

the rainy season.

Did You Know?Kathina means difficulty because it is

the rainy season.

This is a picture of the Obon festival

Obon, is a Japanese Buddhist festival held on July 13 and the 15. Obon is a celebration that shows lots of respect to ancestors, and many people put flowers on shrines for the holiday. Dead ancestors are sent away by being asked for

Uposatha Days are held on different days depending on the moon. They celebrate differing to the Gregorian calendar. This celebration is held for four days in religious duties. The community joins for meditation altogether. Many