Drukpa Teshi 2024 Date, History and Significance: Know About the Day That Marks Gautam Buddha's First Preaching of the Four Noble Truths
The festival commemorates the first sermon of Buddha Shakyamuni (Gautama Buddha) at Sarnath, where he taught the Four Noble Truths to his first five disciples.
Drukpa Teshi is an important Buddhist festival celebrated in Bhutan with great fanfare and enthusiasm every year. The festival is also celebrated in parts of India, particularly among the Drukpa Kagyu tradition of Tibetan Buddhism. Drukpa Teshi falls on the fourth day of the sixth month in the Tibetan calendar, which corresponds to July or August in the Gregorian calendar. This year, Drukpa Teshi 2024 will be celebrated on Tuesday, July 9. The festival commemorates the first sermon of Buddha Shakyamuni (Gautama Buddha) at Sarnath, where he taught the Four Noble Truths to his first five disciples. This sermon is considered a significant moment in Buddhist history, marking the establishment of the Buddha's teaching. Share These Inspirational Teachings by Lord Buddha.
In Bhutan, Drukpa Teshi is widely celebrated with grandeur and devotion, monasteries and temples are adorned, and large gatherings of devotees participate in various ceremonies. In regions like Sikkim and Ladakh, where the Drukpa Kagyu tradition is prevalent, similar celebrations are observed with prayers, offerings, and community activities.
Drukpa Teshi 2024 Date
Drukpa Teshi 2024 will be celebrated on Tuesday, July 9.
Drukpa Teshi Significance
The festival of Drukpa Teshi celebrates Buddha’s teaching of the Four Noble Truths, which form the foundation of Buddhist philosophy. On this day, traditional rituals, prayers, and ceremonies are performed, reflecting the rich culture of Buddhism. Many Buddhists undertake pilgrimages to sacred sites, monasteries, and temples during this time. Asalha Puja or Dhamma Day Date & Significance: Know Lord Buddha’s Four Noble Truths, History, Rituals of Asanha Bucha Falling on Ashadha Purnima.
Traditional music, dance performances, and cultural shows are held to celebrate the festival. Drukpa Teshi is a significant festival that reflects Buddhist communities' deep-rooted traditions and spiritual devotion.
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