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One of the holist days to Buddhists, Makha Bucha Day marks the full moon day of the third lunar month. This year, that date was February 26.
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When the Buddha was alive thousands of years ago, 1,250 of his followers came to see him in India without a scheduled meeting; they all came on what is now known as Makha Bucha Day. These followers were said to be enlightened ones, and Buddha ordained them himself. He then taught three core principles of Buddhism: Don t do evil; do good; and cleanse your mind.
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200,000 Buddhists Gathered on a Giant Screen Via Zoom to Celebrate One of Their Holiest Holidays
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Thai monks walk past a 280-metre-long screen (280.42 m) where virtual devotees take part in an online Makha Bucha Day ceremony on February 26, 2021 in Bangkok, Thailand. (Photo: Lauren DeCicca, Getty Images)
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While thousands of Buddhists usually come to Dhammakaya Temple in Thailand to celebrate the holy day, many did so over Zoom this year amid the pandemic.