Observance Day; 1 Definition(s)
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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.)
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