Observance Day: 1 definition
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Observance Day means something in Buddhism, Pali. 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.
In Buddhism
General definition (in Buddhism)
a sacred day or sabbath, occurring every lunar fortnight. On this day, Buddhists re affirm their Dhamma practice in terms of precepts and meditation. (In Pali, Uposatha.)
See also (Relevant definitions)
Partial matches: Day, Day, Day, Day, Day, Tay, Observance.
Full-text: Uposatha, Shi zhai ri, Bu sha ta.
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Search found 20 books and stories containing Observance Day, Observance days; (plurals include: Observance Daies, Observance dayses). You can also click to the full overview containing English textual excerpts. Below are direct links for the most relevant articles:
Vinaya Pitaka (2): Bhikkhuni-vibhanga (the analysis of Nun’ rules) (by I. B. Horner)
The Bhikkhus Rules (by Bhikkhu Ariyesako)
Uposatha Observance Days < [Appendix A]
Precepts < [Part Two]
Vinaya Pitaka (3): Khandhaka (by I. B. Horner)
Offence of wrong-doing in assent < [3. Rains (Vassa)]
Portion on should not go < [2. Observance (Uposatha)]
Incomplete observance, etc. < [2. Observance (Uposatha)]
Vinaya Pitaka (4): Parivara (by I. B. Horner)
Nuns’ Analysis: on Laying-down-Where (Pācittiya) < [2.1. Nuns’ Analysis: on Laying-down-Where]
The Five Divisions (First Division) < [21. The Five Divisions]
Vinaya Pitaka (1): Bhikkhu-vibhanga (the analysis of Monks’ rules) (by I. B. Horner)
The Four Noble Truths (by Ajahn Sumedho)
Part 6 - Insight In Situations < [Chapter 1 - The First Noble Truth]