Statements (34)
| Predicate | Object |
|---|---|
| gptkbp:instanceOf |
gptkb:Buddhism
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| gptkbp:alsoKnownAs |
gptkb:Buddhist_Lent
gptkb:Vassa |
| gptkbp:duration |
three lunar months
|
| gptkbp:endDate |
gptkb:Kathina_ceremony
full moon of the month of Pavāraṇā |
| gptkbp:festival |
study of scriptures
monks remain in one place increased meditation receiving offerings from laypeople |
| https://www.w3.org/2000/01/rdf-schema#label |
Buddhist Rains Retreat
|
| gptkbp:observedBy |
gptkb:Bangladesh
gptkb:Cambodia gptkb:India gptkb:Laos gptkb:Myanmar gptkb:Sri_Lanka gptkb:Thailand gptkb:Vietnam other Buddhist countries |
| gptkbp:originatedIn |
ancient India
|
| gptkbp:participants |
lay followers
monks nuns |
| gptkbp:practicedIn |
gptkb:Mahayana_Buddhists
gptkb:Theravada_Buddhists |
| gptkbp:purpose |
avoid harming crops and insects during rainy season
intensive spiritual practice |
| gptkbp:relatedTo |
gptkb:Buddhist_Lent
gptkb:Kathina |
| gptkbp:significance |
time of renewal and reflection
|
| gptkbp:startDate |
full moon of the month of Asalha
|
| gptkbp:bfsParent |
gptkb:Vassa
|
| gptkbp:bfsLayer |
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