2013 Buddhist Wall Calendar/ Free Download

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We would like to acknowledge the support of many people in the preparation of this
calendar, especially to the Kataññnutā group of Malaysia, Singapore and Australia, for
bringing it into production.

Monthly Dhamma quotes are adapted from translated teachings given by
Venerable Ajahn Chah. For further teachings, see
www.fsbooks.org/ajahn-chah-teachings

LUNAR OBSERVANCE DAYS

These days are devoted to quiet reflection at the monastery. Visitors may come and take
the Precepts for the day and join in all or part of the extended evening meditation.
The dates for the lunar calendar are determined by traditional methods of calculation,
and are not always the same as the precise astronomical occurrences.

THE MAJOR FULL-MOON DAYS FOR 2013-2556

Māgha Pūjā: February 25 (‘Sangha Day’)
Commemorates the spontaneous gathering of 1250 arahants to whom the Buddha
gave an exhortation on the basis of the Discipline (Ovāda Pāṭimokkha).

Vesākha Pūjā: May 24 (‘Buddha Day’)
Commemorates the birth, enlightenment and passing away of the Buddha.

Āsālhā Pūjā: July 22 (‘Dhamma Day’)
Commemorates the Buddha’s first discourse, given to the five samaṇas in the Deer Park
at Sarnath, near Varanasi. The traditional Rainy-Season Retreat (Vassa) begins on the
next day.

Pavāranā Day: October 19
This marks the end of the three-month Vassa retreat. During the following month, lay
people may offer the Kaṭhina robe as part of a general alms-giving ceremony.

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Calendar production by Aruna Publications,
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© Aruna Publications 2012

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2012 Buddhist Calendar / Free Download

www.forestsangha.org
www.forestsanghapublications.org
Calendar production by Aruna Publications,
Aruna Ratanagiri Buddhist Monastery, www.ratanagiri.org.uk
© Aruna Publications 2012

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