(CHAKRA) Deepavali (better known as Diwali) is one of the largest festivals and celebrations in the Hindu religion, with major festivities in all parts of India, as well as in nations such as Canada, Trinidad, Guyana, United Kingdom (UK), Fiji, United States (USA), Mauritius, Australia, Nepal and other countries around the world. It is one of […]
Happy Obon (Bon Buddhist Festival) – August 15 2012
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 […]
Happy Raksha Bandhan and Amitabha Buddha Day – August 2, 2012
This year in 2012, August 2nd is a very special day for Indians and Hindus as it is Raksha Bandhan, also known as Rakhi. August 2nd is also a special day for Tibetan Buddhists as it is Amitabha Buddha day. Raksha Bandhan (Rakhi) is celebrated by Hindus and Indians all over the world but is most […]
Happy Guru Purnima Day, Also Known as Teacher’s Day – July 2012
(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 […]
Blessings on Magha Puja and Sangha Day – February 2012
(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 […]
Good Wishes on Lhabab Duchen – Tibetan Buddhist Festival – November 2011
Lhabab Duchen is one of the four Buddhism festivals commemorating four events in the life of the Lord Buddha, followed in Tibetan traditions. Lhabab Düchen occurs on the 22nd day of the 9th month on a Tibetan calendar. This is a Buddhist festival celebrated to observe the descent of Buddha from heaven back to earth. […]