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VAISAKHA, VESAK, SAGA DAWA

Vaisakha (Sanskrit), Saga Dawa (Tibetan) or Vesak (Pali) is probably the most significant event observed worldwide by the entire Buddhist community. On the full moon day of that month, marks his conception, enlightenment and passing into Parinirvana.

At the age of 35 Buddha showed his attainment of enlightenment under the Bodhi tree in Bodhgaya and at the age of 80 he performed his last deed of entering into Parinirvana in Kushinagar, both events also taking place on that same day. Therefore this month is regarded as the holiest time of the year. It is also known as bum gyur dawa in Tibetan, meaning "the month which multiplies by 100,000." Whatever wholesome or unwholesome action is performed during this month has a 100,000 times stronger effect than at other times.

At Thekchen Choling , we mark Vesak with numerous pujas and activities to accumulate merit, purify negativities and propagate the Buddhadharma. As is a Tibetan tradition, it is also marked by our raising of the 42 foot thangka of Buddha Shakyamuni and his two main disciples. It is particularly important to focus on cultivating the Buddhadharma and engaging in positive activities of ethical behaviour, generosity and the aspirational practices of bodhisattvas.

We appeal to anyone who wishes to accumulate merit to join us in organising this event and encourage you to call us so we can advise you as to how you can best contribute. Every contribution , no matter how small is greatly valued.

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卫塞节

   

卫塞节，纪念着佛陀一生中三大事——降生、成道、涅槃的一代史迹纪念日。因佛陀降生、成道、涅槃，都在阳历五月月圆日(The Full Moon of May)也称三期同一庆。卫塞节是巴利文的译音，意思是月圆日，是象征佛陀德智圆满、福慧具足，真理之光遍照世界，六道众生都能感受到佛陀真理的启示，破除烦恼与黑暗，证悟光明，清净的佛性境界。农历四月十五，佛吉祥日，藏传佛教认为是佛祖释迦牟尼诞生、成道、入灭的日子，此日各寺设千供供养诸佛，众僧诵经祈祷；此日诵经持咒得大加持力；许多寺院在此日会举行放生法会或传重要修法灌顶传承！

    大乘禅寺每年都会在当天展示全新加坡最大的巨型手织如意大唐卡，许多人都争先前来一睹其盛况！我们同时也会举办一系列的活动如：浴佛，加持仪式，火供大法会等等。