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Dharma Chakra Day 2023 - July 03
July 9 , 2023
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- Dharma Chakra Day is celebrated to commemorate Buddha’s first teaching after attaining enlightenment at Sarnath.
- This day falls on the first full moon day of the month of Asadha as per Indian sun calendar.
- It is also known as Esala Poya in Sri Lanka and Asanha Bucha in Thailand.
- It is the second most sacred day for Buddhists after the Buddha Poornima or Vesak.
- The day marks the beginning of the Rainy Season retreat for monks and nuns.
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