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.
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General definition (in Buddhism)
Source: Amaravati: Glossarya 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: Observance, Day.
Full-text: Uposatha.
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Search found 12 books and stories containing Observance Day; (plurals include: Observance Daies). 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)
Vinaya Pitaka (3): Khandhaka (by I. B. Horner)
Portion on should not go < [2. Observance (Uposatha)]
On being grabbed by relatives < [2. Observance (Uposatha)]
Portion on should go < [2. Observance (Uposatha)]
The Bhikkhus Rules (by Bhikkhu Ariyesako)
Vinaya Pitaka (1): Bhikkhu-vibhanga (the analysis of Monks’ rules) (by I. B. Horner)
Straight from the Heart (by Acariya Maha Boowa Nanasampanno)
The Dawn of the Dhamma (by Sucitto Bhikkhu)