Ullambana (Hungry Ghost Festival)
A day for Buddhists to make offerings to the hungry ghosts and honor their ancestors.
Loading view.
Events by Buddhist Calendar
Kathina Ceremony
Marks the end of the monastic rains retreat and involves giving robes and other gifts to monks.
Lhabab Duchen
Celebrates the Buddha's descent from Tushita Heaven after teaching his mother.
Mahayana New Year
Celebrated by Mahayana Buddhists, marking the start of the new lunar year.
Magha Puja Day
Commemorates the spontaneous gathering of 1,250 enlightened monks to honor the Buddha.
Theravada New Year
Celebrated by Theravada Buddhists, marking the start of the traditional New Year.
Vesak (Buddha Day)
Celebrates the birth, enlightenment, and death of the Buddha.
Asalha Puja (Dhamma Day)
Commemorates the Buddha’s first sermon at Deer Park, teaching the Four Noble Truths.
Ullambana (Hungry Ghost Festival)
A day for Buddhists to make offerings to the hungry ghosts and honor their ancestors.
Kathina Ceremony
Marks the end of the monastic rains retreat and involves giving robes and other gifts to monks.