Public holiday marks Makha Bucha Day

Friday 14th February is Valentines Day as you all know, however, it is also Makha Bucha Day in Thailand which is a Thai holiday. Most offices will be closed on Friday & Saturday this week.

MAKHA BUCHA DAY

It was 9 full months after the Buddha got the Enlightenment, on the full moon day of 6th lunar month, 45 years before the Buddhist era. On the full moon day of the 3rd lunar month, Makha, of the year, 4 special events happened:

1. There were 1,250 Sangha followers, that came to see the Buddha that evening without any schedule.
2. All of them were "Arhantas', the Enlightened One, and all of them were ordained by the Buddha himself.
3. The Buddha gave those Arhantas the principles of the Buddhism, called "The Ovadhapatimokha". Those principles are: - To cease from all evil, - To do what is good, - To cleanse one's mind;
4. It was the full moon day.

Another important event, which happened on the same days (the full moon day of the 3rd lunar month) 44 years later, the last year of the Buddha's life, he decided to 'Parinibbhana', nirvana, leave the mind from the body or die. 3 months after that day (on the full moon day of the six lunar month -- we known as 'Visakha Bucha Day').

ACTIVITIES TO BE OBSERVED ON MAKHA BUCHA DAY

'TUM BOON': Making merit by going to temples for special observances, making merit, listening to Dhamma preaching, giving some donations and join in the other Buddhist activities.

'RUB SIL': Keeping the Five Precepts, including abstinence from alcoholic drinks and all kinds of immoral acts.

'TUK BARD': Offering food to the monks and novices (in the alm bowl).

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Buddhism of course, preaches that the only one who can achieve Nirvana is oneself - no-one can do it for you.

Buddhism teaches that one should refrain from alcohol.

The Thai government (of both persuasions) have used the religion as a vehicle for its own anti-alcohol campaign. Buddhism managed perfectly well without a legal ban on alcohol until 6 or 7 years go. Why does it need one now?

Buddhism is not the state religion of Thailand and a number of Thai citizens are not Buddhists.It is wrong therefore, to impose Buddhist strictures on the population as a whole. Especially when the Abhisit government tweaked the law 3 or 4 years ago, to allow their mates who own big hotels to serve alcohol whilst free standing bars and restaurants are precluded. The law stinks and should be rescinded.

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'RUB SIL': Keeping the Five Precepts, including abstinence from alcoholic drinks and all kinds of immoral acts.

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dave2

Buddhism of course, preaches that the only one who can achieve Nirvana is oneself - no-one can do it for you.

Buddhism teaches that one should refrain from alcohol.

The Thai government (of both persuasions) have used the religion as a vehicle for its own anti-alcohol campaign. Buddhism managed perfectly well without a legal ban on alcohol until 6 or 7 years go. Why does it need one now?

Buddhism is not the state religion of Thailand and a number of Thai citizens are not Buddhists.It is wrong therefore, to impose Buddhist strictures on the population as a whole. Especially when the Abhisit government tweaked the law 3 or 4 years ago, to allow their mates who own big hotels to serve alcohol whilst free standing bars and restaurants are precluded. The law stinks and should be rescinded.

A Typical poor post from Millwall , again , this time turning a religous information thread into yet another swipe at politicians .... GROW UP !!

Buddhism of course, preaches that the only one who can achieve Nirvana is oneself - no-one can do it for you.

Buddhism teaches that one should refrain from alcohol.

The Thai government (of both persuasions) have used the religion as a vehicle for its own anti-alcohol campaign. Buddhism managed perfectly well without a legal ban on alcohol until 6 or 7 years go. Why does it need one now?

Buddhism is not the state religion of Thailand and a number of Thai citizens are not Buddhists.It is wrong therefore, to impose Buddhist strictures on the population as a whole. Especially when the Abhisit government tweaked the law 3 or 4 years ago, to allow their mates who own big hotels to serve alcohol whilst free standing bars and restaurants are precluded. The law stinks and should be rescinded.

Sir, if u are so obsessed about alcohol, why don’t u just stock up for the weekend?

Does anyone knows if bars will be open after midnight from thursday to friday (14th Feb) but just not selling alcohol or they will be closed completely?

Buddhism of course, preaches that the only one who can achieve Nirvana is oneself - no-one can do it for you.

Buddhism teaches that one should refrain from alcohol.

The Thai government (of both persuasions) have used the religion as a vehicle for its own anti-alcohol campaign. Buddhism managed perfectly well without a legal ban on alcohol until 6 or 7 years go. Why does it need one now?

Buddhism is not the state religion of Thailand and a number of Thai citizens are not Buddhists.It is wrong therefore, to impose Buddhist strictures on the population as a whole. Especially when the Abhisit government tweaked the law 3 or 4 years ago, to allow their mates who own big hotels to serve alcohol whilst free standing bars and restaurants are precluded. The law stinks and should be rescinded.

Common sense from a MIllwall fan!!??

so pattaya is closed over the weekend?

so pattaya is closed over the weekend?

No it's just refraining from drinking alcohol and all kinds of immoral acts.

Buddhism of course, preaches that the only one who can achieve Nirvana is oneself - no-one can do it for you.

Buddhism teaches that one should refrain from alcohol.

The Thai government (of both persuasions) have used the religion as a vehicle for its own anti-alcohol campaign. Buddhism managed perfectly well without a legal ban on alcohol until 6 or 7 years go. Why does it need one now?

Buddhism is not the state religion of Thailand and a number of Thai citizens are not Buddhists.It is wrong therefore, to impose Buddhist strictures on the population as a whole. Especially when the Abhisit government tweaked the law 3 or 4 years ago, to allow their mates who own big hotels to serve alcohol whilst free standing bars and restaurants are precluded. The law stinks and should be rescinded.

" Buddhism is not the state religion of Thailand "

that's right, because " Consumerism " is the state religion of Thailand now

so pattaya is closed over the weekend?

No it's just refraining from drinking alcohol and all kinds of immoral acts.

Pick up the newspapers today and see just how many restaurants are advertising special Valentine's Day dinners with free champagne or bottle of wine.

I understand this be we who are not thai or Buddhist why should we be denied alcohol,woder what the Russki's will make of this,could be rioting if they are denied Vodka,but on the Koh Chang ferry at nine this morning i observed russians quaffing beer maybe they are exempt?

Buddhism of course, preaches that the only one who can achieve Nirvana is oneself - no-one can do it for you.

Buddhism teaches that one should refrain from alcohol.

The Thai government (of both persuasions) have used the religion as a vehicle for its own anti-alcohol campaign. Buddhism managed perfectly well without a legal ban on alcohol until 6 or 7 years go. Why does it need one now?

Buddhism is not the state religion of Thailand and a number of Thai citizens are not Buddhists.It is wrong therefore, to impose Buddhist strictures on the population as a whole. Especially when the Abhisit government tweaked the law 3 or 4 years ago, to allow their mates who own big hotels to serve alcohol whilst free standing bars and restaurants are precluded. The law stinks and should be rescinded.

Sir, if u are so obsessed about alcohol, why don’t u just stock up for the weekend?

I did. But i don't see why that should stop me expressing my opinion.

so pattaya is closed over the weekend?

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OK. I'll bite.......so as the gentleman says, given those circumstances, Pattaya is effectively closed.