February 14 New Year 4708, Year of the Tiger
Posted by ksozenbe in Buddhism on 09. Feb, 2010 | Comments Off
Chinese/Vietnamese/Korean New Year 4708, Year of the Tiger (Buddhism)
The first day after the new (dark) moon is a religious and cultural festival celebrated by Chinese, Vietnamese, and Koreans of Buddhist and other backgrounds as New Year’s Day for the year 4708 (Year of the Tiger) in the Chinese calendar. Tibetans may celebrate February 15.
January 1 Temple Day
Posted by ksozenbe in Buddhism on 11. Jan, 2010 | Comments Off
Temple Day (Buddhism)
North American Buddhists of all schools attend a special service in the temple.
November 1 Kathina
Posted by ksozenbe in Buddhism on 30. Oct, 2009 | Comments Off
Kathina (Buddhism)
At Kathina, ordained Buddhist monks and nuns in the Theravada tradition are given new robes.
October 4 Pavarana and Founder’s Day
Posted by ksozenbe in Buddhism on 05. Oct, 2009 | Comments Off
Pavarana (Buddhism)
Pavarana marks the end of the Rains Retreat.
Founder’s Day (Buddhism)
Founder’s Day celebrates the introduction of Buddhism inot Canada in 1905 and first assembly of Canadian Buddhists in Toronto in 1980.
