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Abhayagiri celebrated Āsāḷha Pūjā on October 27th. The day commemorates the Buddha's first discourse, given to the five samanas in the Deer Park at Sarnath, near Varanasi. The traditional Rainy-Season Retreat (Vassa) begins on the next day.

Preparing the Buddha Image for the evening's ceremony
Offerings of faith prepared for the evening's circumambulation of the Buddha Image in honor of Asalha Puja
An offering to the image of Awakening
Preparing offerings for the evening's ceremony
Offerings of faith prepared for the evening's circumambulation of the Buddha Image in honor of Asalha Puja
The Buddha Image at the monastery's outdoor meditation platform, honored at sunset with bouquets of flowers.
Offerings of faith prepared for the evening's circumambulation of the Buddha Image in honor of Asalha Puja
The community gathers at the outdoor meditation platform to celebrate Asalha Puja, commemorating the Buddha's first discourse with an evening of chanting, teaching, and meditation.