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Asala, also known as Dharma Day or Asalha Puja, is a significant Buddhist festival that commemorates the Buddha’s first sermon after his enlightenment, known as the Dhammacakkappavattana Sutta. This sermon, delivered at Deer Park in Sarnath, India, introduced the Four Noble Truths and the Eightfold Path.
Celebrated on the full moon day of the month of Asalha (July), the festival involves temple visits, meditation, and listening to teachings. It is a day for Buddhists to reflect on the core principles of Buddhism and to express gratitude for the Buddha’s teachings.
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