Презентация к уроку в 11 классе "Buddhist festivals"

Buddhist festivals

Is done by the teacher of Lyceum 15, Saratov

Tulisova Natalia

• Buddhist festivals are associated with events from the life of Buddha. Because of the difference in traditional calendars in different nations it can be celebrated on different days

• Different schools and traditions of Buddhism are also characterized by their own holidays. Mahayana traditions for the holidays are related to events in the life of the missionaries respective traditions. For Theravada traditions are more detailed analysis of events in the life of the Buddha (the journey to heaven for a rendezvous with his mother, a demonstration of miracles, etc.).

Loy Krathong (Full Moon the 12 th month)

• In deep rivers and canals people put plates made ​​of leaves with candles and incense. Launch out, they symbolize the care misfortunes.

Ploughing day (The May new moon)

• Gold painted plow pulled 2 bulls, before which two girls in white scatter rice grains. This festival is associated with the first experience of compassion Buddha tested.

Magha Puja (full moon in the middle of the 3 rd month)

• Celebrated in Thailand, Cambodia and Laos. On this day 9 months after the Buddha's enlightenment, he gave teachings in 1250 suddenly come to him Arhats previously given to them Arahantship.

Asalha Day Dhamma(first full moon of the 8 th month )

• The first day when the Buddha gave Teaching

Vesak Day(15 th day of the 4 th month)

• Celebration in honor of the birth, enlightenment and Nirvana of Gautama Buddha.

Abhidhamma day(full moon of the 7 th month )

• In Burma, this day is celebrated Buddha’s ascent to heaven Tushita. He made it to teach her ​​mother teaching Abhidhamma.

Kathina(month after the full moon of the 11 th month)

• Theravada closure of three holiday retreat (Vassa). Lay people give the monks have fulfilled all the seclusion, the new robes.

Songkran(Spring festival)

• Laymen cleaned houses and sprinkle aromatic water on the monks. Boat races are held.

Elephants festival(the 3th Saturday in November )

• Buddha compared training with the communication of scientist and wild elephants, highlighting the presence of near novice monk experienced

Buddha's tooth Festival (full moon in August)

• Sri Lankan holiday when people can see the arranged procession in honor of the shrine of the Tooth.

Ulambana(from the 1 st to the 15 th day of the 8 th month)

• Last day of the post rainy season: Day ancestors, when the last retreat monks dignified and laity come to them with gifts, to alleviate the plight and suffering of the world relatives rushing.