Obon is an annual Japanese and Buddhist-Confucian event for remembrance and commemoration of one’s ancestors. It is believed that each year during Obon (also known as the Bon festival), the spirits of ancestors return to this world in order to visit their loved ones and relatives. The festival of Obon lasts for 3 days in [...]

(CHAKRA) Guru Purnima is a festival most commonly celebrated by Hindus and Buddhists. On July 3rd 2012, disciples & students offer worship and pay their respects to their Guru (spiritual teacher). It falls on the day of full moon, Purnima, which is usually in the month of Ashadh (June–July) of the Shaka Samvat, Indian national [...]

(CHAKRA) Sangha Day, also called Magha Puja Day, is one of the most holiest days on the Theravada Buddhist calendar and is celebrated across many nations, but most common in Thailand, Cambodia and Laos. In Thailand it is marked with Buddhist Monks chanting, candle processions around the temple (Wat), and presentation of gifts of food [...]