Day of Makha Bucha
Feb 13th, 2006 by Lillian
More than 90% of Thai people are Buddist.
Makha Bucha is celebrated on the night of the full moon which is today.
1. There were 1,250 Sangha followers, that came to see the Buddha that evening without any schedule.
2. All of them were "Arhantas’, the Enlightened One, and all of them were ordained by the Buddha himself.
3. The Buddha gave those Arhantas the principles of the Buddhism, called "The Ovadhapatimokha". Those principles are: - To cease from all evil, - To do what is good, - To cleanse one’s mind;
4. It was the full moon day.
On this day Thai buddists observe…
TUM BOON’: Making merit by going to temples for special observances, making merit, listening to Dhamma preaching, giving some donations and join in the other Buddhist activities.
‘RUB SIL’: Keeping the Five Precepts, including abstinence from alcoholic drinks and all kinds of immoral acts.
‘TUK BARD’: Offering food to the monks and novices (in the alm bowl).
‘VIEN TIEN’: Attending a Candle Light Procession
Needless to says it’s a public holiday and everyone tries to spend time with friends and family. Our kids are off school today. Unfortunately my husband has to work but I’ll probably do something fun with the kids this afternoon…
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