Asalha Puja: 1 definition
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Asalha Puja means something in the history of ancient India. If you want to know the exact meaning, history, etymology or English translation of this term then check out the descriptions on this page. Add your comment or reference to a book if you want to contribute to this summary article.
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Source: Shodhganga: Ajanta’s antiquityAsalha Puja or Dhamma Day is special festival within traditional Buddhism, occurring on Āṣāḍha-pūrṇimā (usually in July).—Asalha Puja Commemorates the Buddha’s first discourse, given to the five samanas in the Deer Park at Sarnath, near Varanasi. The traditional Rainy-Season Retreat (Vassā) begins on the next day.
The history of India traces the identification of countries, villages, towns and other regions of India, as well as mythology, zoology, royal dynasties, rulers, tribes, local festivities and traditions and regional languages. Ancient India enjoyed religious freedom and encourages the path of Dharma, a concept common to Buddhism, Hinduism, and Jainism.
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Partial matches: Puja, Asaliha.
Full-text: Dhamma Day.
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Buddhist Education in Thailand (critical study) (by Smitthai Aphiwatamonkul)
1. Influences of Buddhism < [Chapter 3 - The Impact of Buddhist Education on Thai Sangha]
1. Buddhist Monastery in Thailand < [Chapter 4 - Role of the Buddhist Education in The Thai Society]
The Dawn of the Dhamma (by Sucitto Bhikkhu)