Abhidhamma Day

Abhidhamma Day (Burmese: အဘိဓမ္မာနေ့) is a Theravada Buddhist tradition celebrated primarily in Burmese.[1] Abhidhamma Day celebrates Gautama Buddha's ascension into tushita heaven to teach his mother the Abhidhamma.[2][3] It is celebrated on the full moon of the seventh month[1] of the Burmese lunar year which starts in April.[3] The seventh month corresponds to October.[4] The 2016 date for this event is October 16.[5]

References

  1. 1 2 Religious Celebrations: An Encyclopedia of Holidays, Festivals, Solemn Observances, and Spiritual Commemorations J. Gordon Melton (editor), page 4
  2. ↑ Buddhanet Buddhist Ceremonies: Festivals and Special Days
  3. 1 2 The Buddhism Primer : An Introduction to Buddhism Dhammasaavaka, page 178
  4. ↑ http://explorebuddha.com/day-festivals/abhidhamma-day/
  5. ↑ http://www.asiapearltravels.com/language/lesson26.php
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