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Floral merit-making
Life, Pichaya Svasti, Published on 06/07/2017
» To mark Asarnha Bucha and Khao Phansa days, special activities will be held at a number of Buddhist temples in Bangkok from Saturday to Monday.
Lent procession
Life, Pichaya Svasti, Published on 29/06/2017
» From July 8-10, lent candle processions and celebrations will be held in various venues in Muang district, Suphan Buri province, to mark the start of the Buddhist Lent.
Lent celebration
Life, Pichaya Svasti, Published on 08/06/2017
» On July 8, the Lat Chado Municipality in Phak Hai district, Ayutthaya province, will host a candle procession on the Lat Chado Canal to mark the start of Buddhist lent.
Religious ceremony in Suphan Buri
Life, Pichaya Svasti, Published on 13/10/2016
» On Oct 18, the "Takbat Thewo" almsgiving ceremony will be performed at Wat Khao Dee Salak in U Thong district, Suphan Buri province, to mark the end of Buddhist Lent.
Lent Celebrations
Life, Pichaya Svasti, Published on 14/07/2016
» To celebrate the start of Buddhist Lent on July 20, Buddhists nationwide have organised ceremonies which mirror their faith and local traditions.
Lent candle processions
Life, Pichaya Svasti, Published on 07/07/2016
» To mark the start of Buddhist Lent on July 20, Buddhists nationwide have organised special celebrations that reflect local traditions and beliefs.
Start of Lent in the Northeast
Life, Pichaya Svasti, Published on 02/07/2015
» From July 30 to July 31, the Candle Light Procession Ceremony will take place around Phra That Phanom, a major stupa, at Wat Phra That Phanom in That Phanom district, Nakhon Phanom province, to commemorate two important Buddhist days — Asarnha Bucha Day and Buddhist Lent Day. There will be a candle light procession to pay homage to Phra That Phanom as well as an alms offering ceremony. Enshrined within Phra That Phanom are eight fragments of the Lord Buddha's chest bone. According to legend, the Lord Buddha spent a night where Wat Phra That Phanom is located. This stupa is considered a sacred site for those born in the Year of Monkey and also those born on a Sunday.
Marking Khao Phansa Day
Life, Pichaya Svasti, Published on 18/06/2015
» On July 30, the Lat Chado Municipality in Ayutthaya's Phak Hai district will host a Buddhist Lent candle procession ceremony on the Lat Chado Canal to mark Khao Phansa Day.
Buddhist Lent celebrations nationwide
Life, Pichaya Svasti, Published on 10/07/2014
» To mark the start of Buddhist Lent on Saturday, Buddhists nationwide have organised special celebrations that also reflect local traditions and beliefs. Here are jus some of the celebrations this year:
Candle procession in Ayutthaya
Life, Pichaya Svasti, Published on 12/06/2014
» On July 11, Ayutthaya will host a Buddhist Lent candle procession ceremony on the Lat Chado Canal in Phak Hai district. There will be candle-carrying boats, a waterside house decoration contest, local sports, a photo exhibition and cultural performances in a retro atmosphere at Lat Chado Market. A highlight will be a light and sound show at night. This festival has entered its sixth year.