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Visakha Busa, also known as Vesak or Buddha Day, is the most sacred Buddhist holiday, commemorating three pivotal events in the life of Siddhartha Gautama—the Buddha: his birth, enlightenment, and passing into nirvana. This significant day falls on the full moon of the sixth lunar month, typically in May. How Lao Buddhist Temples Celebrate Here […]
Boun Pi Mai is the most celebrated Lao holiday, marking the traditional New Year. It is a time for renewal, water blessings, family reunions, and community celebrations. Temple rituals include bathing Buddha statues, offering alms, building sand stupas, and blessing ceremonies for health and prosperity. The festival is both joyful and deeply spiritual.
Boun Phavet is a revered Theravāda Buddhist festival in Laos that celebrates the life of Phra Vessantara (known in Pali as Vessantara), the Buddha’s penultimate incarnation before attaining enlightenment. This festival highlights the values of generosity, compassion, and selflessness, which are embodied in the story of Phra Vessantara, who gave away all his possessions—including his […]
This marks the beginning of the three-month Rains Retreat (Vassa), when monks remain at their temples for intensive study and meditation. Laypeople bring candles, robes, and offerings to support the monastics. It is also a time for individuals to take on temporary vows or deepen their spiritual practice.
