Navam Full Moon Poya Day.
Navam full moon poyaday usually falling in month of February .
A major sacred day for buddhist people .
Why ?
Key Historical and Religious Significance:
- Appointment of Chief Disciples: The Buddha appointed Sariputta ("Dharmasenadhipathi" - General of the Dhamma) and Moggallana ("Dharmapuroitha") as his two chief disciples (Aggasavaka).
- First Sangha Gathering: It marks the first-ever gathering of the Maha Sangha, where the Buddha announced a code of fundamental ethical precepts for monks, known as the Ovada Pratimoksha.
- Important Preaching: It was on this day that the Buddha announced his upcoming Parinirvana, set to occur within three months.
- Attainment of Arahatship: Venerable Sariputta attained Arahatship after listening to the Vedana Pariggaha Sutta.
On this poya day,
- Buddhists visit temples
- Observe Sil,
- Participate meditation sessions .
As always,buddhist are doing a lot of charity works on this poya day too.
Buddhism is not just a religion .it is a philosophy to follow !
Let's make our life more peaceful with buddhism and its teachings .
May triple gems bless you !
