Festivals
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Message for Vesak 2013
Source : Plum Village (2013-05-20)
Queen Mahamaya gave birth to Siddhartha with great ease. On her way back to her parents\' home to give birth, her and the royal escorts stopped to rest at Lumbini. As she was strolling, she started to feel the time to deliver had come. She he... -
When a Child is Born (a tribute to Asalha full-moon day)
Source : Buddhistdoor International (2013-04-23)
Editor\'s note: This poem was first published in the now-retired Bodhi Journal, Is... -
The Festival of Pure Brightness is a chance to protect tradition
Source : Buddhistdoor International (2013-04-01)
This April will see the annual Chinese festival of Qingming: more commonly known ... -
The Story behind the Kaṭhina Robe
Source : Buddhistdoor International (2012-10-03)
Kaṭhina and Kaṭhina kusala What is meant by Kaṭhina? The Pali term ‘Kaṭhina’ ... -
A Vesak Ritual - Bathing the Buddha
Source : Buddhistdoor International (2012-04-01)
Later this month in April and early May, people across the world will celebra... -
Silent Offerings
Source : Cathy Ziengs, Hong Kong (2012-02-01)
What does Chinese New Year mean to me? First, it is the power h... -
Change of Location
Source : Buddhistdoor International (2012-02-01)
Our first Chinese New Year in Vancouver after an absence of many years ... -
CNY from Small Town to Big City
Source : Buddhistdoor International (2012-02-01)
I’ve spent my time growing up in the city, but when it comes to Chinese... -
Celebrating Chinese New Year the Buddhist Way
Source : Buddhistdoor International (2012-02-01)
Chinese New Year celebration in Chinese communities in all corners of the... -
Vesak: That time of the year again for sentient beings
Source : New Lotus, Buddhistdoor (2011-05-10)
I had a shock after reading this news piece. Not at the fact that the minister sh...
