Statements (44)
| Predicate | Object |
|---|---|
| gptkbp:instance_of |
gptkb:pilgrimage_site
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| gptkbp:activities |
meditation
chanting offering food to monks visiting temples making merit |
| gptkbp:celebrates |
Buddha's enlightenment
day of reflection Buddha's birth day of observance day of peace day of gratitude Buddha's passing into Nirvana day of merit-making national holiday in Thailand public holiday in Thailand |
| gptkbp:date |
varies each year
|
| https://www.w3.org/2000/01/rdf-schema#label |
Visakha Bucha
|
| gptkbp:importance |
encourages reflection
strengthens faith fosters spiritual growth promotes community reminder of Buddha's teachings |
| gptkbp:is_observed_in |
gptkb:Buddhism
|
| gptkbp:occurs_in |
full moon day in May
|
| gptkbp:region |
gptkb:Cambodia
gptkb:Laos gptkb:Myanmar gptkb:Southeast_Asia gptkb:Thailand gptkb:Vietnam gptkb:Sri_Lanka |
| gptkbp:related_to |
gptkb:Buddhism
|
| gptkbp:significance |
important day in Buddhism
|
| gptkbp:symbolism |
gptkb:wisdom
peace compassion |
| gptkbp:tradition |
lighting candles
incense burning participating in ceremonies offering flowers listening to Dhamma talks |
| gptkbp:bfsParent |
gptkb:Cambodian_calendar
|
| gptkbp:bfsLayer |
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