History of Lent (The Buddhist Lent Day: The First Day of Rainy Season Retreat)
The Buddhist Lent commencement of. The three-month, Buddhist Lent Known among Thais as Khao Phansa traditionally falls, on the first day of the waxing moon. Of the eighth lunar month. During, this period coinciding with the, rainy seasonBuddhist monks and novices remain closeted in their, particular monasteries discouraged from spending nights elsewhere.
The. Custom of spending three months of the rainy season in a fixed place is a ritual successfully observed since the time of. The Lord Buddha. In, those day however villagers attributed, young seedling damage at the start of the planting season to. Unnecessary travel by monks.Realizing that monks on pilgrimages could accidentally tread on, young plants the Lord Buddha decreed that his followers. Spend three months of the rainy season in permanent dwellings.
In cases of necessity such as, taking care of sick monks. Or parents or conducting religious functions monks may, travel and stay away from their monasteries during this, period. However.They are required to return within seven days.
To observe Buddhist Lent Buddhists usually, perform, merit making giving. Alms, to monks attending sermons and participating in, candlelight processions They also strictly observe, Buddhist ethics. Especially on holy days.
During the three-month annul "rain retreat," monks study more and teach those who have chosen. This period to enter monkhood.Laymen usually visit temples to offer monks food clothing medicine flower,,,,, joss sticks Lenten candles and other, offerings. Such practices they consider highly meritorious.
In ancient times the number, of flowers joss sticks, and small candles. Presented to a temple was usually equal to the number of monks in that temple. Where there were, surplus candlesVillagers tended to make numerous small candles into large one for presenting to temples. The large candles, being stronger. With more light and longer lasting.
Buddhists believe that offering candles to monks as a means of light will also brighten. Up their future. These candles are known as Thian Phansa.
To make the Buddhist Lent a Candle, Festival takes place in all. Parts of Thailand.In the, northeastern region especially Ubon Ratchathani Province which celebrates, its famous Buddhist Lenten Candle Procession. Each year the festival, takes place on a grand scale.
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