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KEY QUESTIONS
KEY QUESTIONS
What does Dharma day celebrate?
How do Buddhists celebrate it?
What is one of the teachings that is celebrated?
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What is Dharma?
What is Dharma?
Dharma' can be translated as truth and is the term used for the teachings for the path to enlightenment.
The Dharma Wheel, Dharmachakra, or Wheel of Dharma, is one of the many sacred teachings of Buddhism and other Indian religions, such as Hinduism and Jainism. It is one of the most important and sacred symbols in the Buddhist faith as it represents Buddha's teachings.
DHARMA DAY
DHARMA DAY
Dharma Day is celebrated in Theravada countries on the full moon day of July. It marks the beginning of the Buddha's teaching. Soon after the Buddha's enlightenment, he went to find his disciples and tell them about his experience. The Buddha's first sermon is believed to have taken place in the Deer Park at Sarnath. This event is usually seen as the beginning of Buddhism and is what Dharma Day celebrates.
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