Buddha's Birthday is also called Hana-matsuri (Flower Festival) in JAPAN. On this day we bring fresh flowers to Temples in remembrance of the Buddha's birth in a Grove of blossoming trees.
Sunday, April 8, 2012
Japanese Buddhist Culture, Gautama Buddha's Birthday
Today April 8 is the traditional birthday of Gautama Buddha (the person who began the religion of Buddhism).
Buddha's Birthday is also called Hana-matsuri (Flower Festival) in JAPAN. On this day we bring fresh flowers to Temples in remembrance of the Buddha's birth in a Grove of blossoming trees.
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Buddha's Birthday is also called Hana-matsuri (Flower Festival) in JAPAN. On this day we bring fresh flowers to Temples in remembrance of the Buddha's birth in a Grove of blossoming trees.