World Religion CPT

Magha Puja Day (Sangha Day)

 

Magha Puja Day takes places on the full moon day of the third lunar month (March).  Food is offered to monks and people engage in activities that bring them good karma (the sum of a person's actions in this and previous states of existence, viewed as deciding their fate in future existences).  This celebration provides an opportunity for celebration and the expression of devotion and gratitude to the Buddha and his teachings.  Followers also observe the five precepts and attend sermon.  This holy day is observed to commemorate an important event in the life of the Buddha. This event occurred early in the Buddha's teaching life and commemorates two things:

• Proclamation of basic Buddhist principles

• Sermon called the basis of success