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These days often involve special rituals and ceremonies and may involve gathering Buddhists in temples or other places of worship.
Some common holy days in Buddhism include:
- Vesak: also known as Buddha Day or Wesak, commemorates the Buddha’s birth, enlightenment, and passing away.
- Asalha Puja: also known as Dhamma Day, marks the day when the Buddha gave his first teachings.
- Lhabab Duchen: commemorates the day when the Buddha descended from the god realm after teaching his mother.
- Saga Dawa commemorates the day when the Buddha attained enlightenment.
- Losar: the Tibetan New Year, is celebrated by Tibetan Buddhists and includes special prayers and rituals.
These are just a few examples, and the specific holy days and rituals may vary depending on the particular tradition and cultural context in which Buddhism is practiced.
