2009 Buddhist Calendar
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2009 Calendar

PHOTO AND TEXT CREDITS

Scriptural quotes on each page are
English renderings of texts from the Pali Canon.

The translations are extracts from:

"A Dhammapada for Contemplation" (2006 © Aruna Pubs).
(For full or literal translations please refer to other works)
Appreciation is expressed to all who have offered assistance with this production.

LUNAR OBSERVANCE DAYS

These days are devoted to quiet reflection at themonastery. Visitorsmay come and take the
Precepts for the day and join in all or part of the extended eveningmeditation.
The dates for the lunar calendar are determined by traditionalmethods of calculation,
and are not always the same as the precise astronomical occurrences.

THE MAJOR FULL-MOON DAYS OF 2009-2552/53

Magha Puja February 9 ('Sangha Day')
Commemorates the spontaneous gathering of 1250 arahants, to whomthe Buddha
gave the exhortation on the basis of the discipline (Ovada Patimokkha).

Vesakha Puja (Wesak) May 8 ('Buddha Day')
Commemorates the birth, enlightenment and passing away of the Buddha.

Asalha Puja July 7 ('Dhamma Day')
Commemorates the Buddha's first discourse, given to the five samanas
in the Deer Park at Sarnath, near Varanasi. The traditional
Rainy-Season Retreat (Vassa) begins on the next day.

Pavarana Day October 4
Thismarks the end of the three-month Vassa-retreat. In the followingmonth,
lay peoplemay offer the Kathina-robe as part of a general alms-giving ceremony.

WEB ADDRESSES FOR THIS FOREST SANGHA COMMUNITY
www.forestsangha.org
www.dhammathreads.org
www.dhammatalks.org.uk
Calendar design & production
by Aruna Publications,
Aruna Ratanagiri Buddhist Monastery.
www.ratanagiri.org.uk
© Aruna Publications 2008


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