Abhidhamma Day
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Abhidhamma Day (Burmese: အဘိဓမ္မာနေ့) is a Theravada Buddhist tradition celebrated primarily in Burmese.[1] Abhidhamma Day celebrates Gautama Buddha's ascension into tushita heaven to teach his mother the Abhidhamma.[2][3] It is celebrated on the full moon of the seventh month[1] of the Burmese lunar year which starts in April.[3]
References
- ↑ 1.0 1.1 Religious Celebrations: An Encyclopedia of Holidays, Festivals, Solemn Observances, and Spiritual Commemorations J. Gordon Melton (editor), page 4
- ↑ Buddhanet Buddhist Ceremonies: Festivals and Special Days
- ↑ 3.0 3.1 The Buddhism Primer : An Introduction to Buddhism Dhammasaavaka, page 178
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