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THE MAJOR FULL MOON DAYS

• Magha Puja (February full moon day) – ‘Sangha Day’ – Commemorates the spontaneous gathering of 1250 arahants to whom the Buddha gave an exhortation on the basis of the Discipline (Ovada Patimokkha).
• Buddha Jayanti – Vesakha Puja – (May full moon day). ‘Buddha Day’ – Commemorates the birth, enlightenment and Mahaparinibbana of the Buddha.
• Dhammacakka Pavattana Day (July Full Moon Guru Purnima) –  Asalha Puja – ‘Dhamma Day’ – Commemorates the Buddha’s first discourse, given to the five samaṇas in the Deer Park at Sarnath, near Varanasi. The Rainy-Season Retreat (Vassa) for monks begins.
• Pavarana Day (October full moon day, Ashwina Purnima) –  This marks the end of the three-month Vassa retreat. During the following month, lay people offer the Kathina robe and other needs of the monastery.
• Dhammapada Day (Phalguna Purnima) – The birthday of Most Respected Venerable Acharya Buddharakkhita, Founder of Mahabodhi Organizations celebrated as Dhammapada Festival to pay respects to the holy Dhammapada.
• Other Programs – Seminars, symposiums on various relevant topics
• Conducting various religions programs like Merit Sharing Punyanumodana ceremony, Birthday celebrations, House inauguration programs etc., at the monastery or at the homes of lay people on request and invitations extended to the monks.

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