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by Anon y mouse on February 9th, 2009
In the Theravada tradition there is Vesak, on the first full moon day in May, which celebrates the birth, enlightenment and death of the Buddha. Other traditions have different celebrations. Zen for example celebrates an equivalent date at dawn on December 8th, the anniversary of the Buddha's Enlightenment on seeing the morning star.
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by Kallia on December 13th, 2004
The main holiday Buddhists celebrate is called "Vesak Day" and is eclebrated on May 25. On this day, Buddhists honor the birth, death and enlightment of Buddha by releasing doves, offering prayers, giving alms to Buddhist monks, and preparing food for the needy.
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If someone reachs Nirvana in the buddhist belief and becomes free from rebirth what happens to the energy if the person can't be reborn.
by jmb516 on October 27th, 2011
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What is your opinion of Buddhism?
by Masaharu on July 7th, 2011
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Buddha teaches that we should free ourselves from ill feeling towards others - but does that include loathing of truly evil people, too?
by mumpsimus on November 12th, 2011
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What tradition of Buddhism do you follow and why?
by rmtn on November 7th, 2011
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Why do Buddhists shave their heads? Rather than being a sign of humility, is this not MORE image-conscious, because of the effort required?
by mumpsimus on November 7th, 2011
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