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| − | On the first and fifteenth day of the [[lunar month]], which are the [[new moon]] and [[full moon]] day respectively, many [[Buddhists]] assemble in the [[temple]] to [[meditate]], make [[offerings]], recite sermons and perform acts of veneration for the [[Triple Gem]]. Many also take [[vegetarian]] meals on these days and some may also choose to | + | On the first and fifteenth day of the [[lunar month]], which are the [[new moon]] and [[full moon]] day respectively, many [[Buddhists]] assemble in the [[temple]] to [[meditate]], make [[offerings]], recite sermons and perform acts of veneration for the [[Triple Gem]]. Many also take [[vegetarian]] meals on these days and some may also choose to observe the [[Eight Precepts]]. |
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[http://web.singnet.com.sg/~alankhoo/Observances.htm web.singnet.com.sg/~alankhoo] | [http://web.singnet.com.sg/~alankhoo/Observances.htm web.singnet.com.sg/~alankhoo] | ||
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Latest revision as of 11:35, 14 December 2013
On the first and fifteenth day of the lunar month, which are the new moon and full moon day respectively, many Buddhists assemble in the temple to meditate, make offerings, recite sermons and perform acts of veneration for the Triple Gem. Many also take vegetarian meals on these days and some may also choose to observe the Eight Precepts.
