The Saga Dawa Düchen, a day of profound historical significance, commemorates the birth, attainment of enlightenment, and Parinirvana (death) of the Buddha more than 2,500 years ago. This sacred event, which occurs annually on the full moon day of the 15th day of the 4th month of the Tibetan Calendar, marks the birth of the prince of the Sakya clan in Lumbini, his enlightenment in Bodhgaya, and his passing in Kushinagar. These three momentous events, all on the same day, over 2,500 years ago, form the cornerstone of the Saga Dawa Düchen.
It says that the effects of virtuous or negative actions done on this day multiplied one hundred million times. The Buddha’s advice, simply stated, was to avoid harming others and, if possible, to help them. Thus, during the Saga Dawa, people visit nearby shrines, perform circumambulations, make prostrations, observe a vegetarian diet, give alms, offer incense and butter lamps, and sometimes even distribute free water, juice or food at Major Buddhist sites and monasteries. The two most visited sites in Kathmandu are Swayambhunath and Boudhanath Stupas.
During Saga Dawa, many pilgrims make their way on a spiritual journey to Mount Kailash, a site revered by many religions, including Buddhism, Hinduism, Jainism, and Bonism. For Buddhists, Kailash is their Mount Meru, the axis of the World and the abode of Buddha Chakrasambara, the wrathful manifestation of Buddha, the divine figure of ultimate bliss. On this day, the praying flag pole at the base of Mount Kailash is raised in the presence of thousands of pilgrims from around the World, symbolizing their spiritual connection to this sacred site.
The homage to the Buddha is “Om Mune Mune Maha Mune Ye Soha.”
For us, our guests are everything. Atithi Devo Bhava or the guests are gods, and all of you exceeded the ceiling of the meaning of support. Your words are everything for us, thank you!
