Asalha Puja Day

What Is Asalha Puja? | Learn Thai Through Thai Culture & Buddhism

Discover the meaning of Asalha Puja (Asalha Bucha), one of the most important Buddhist holidays in Thailand. In this lesson, you'll learn why this holy day is celebrated, the story behind it, and useful Thai vocabulary related to Buddhism, the lunar calendar, and everyday language. You'll also learn how some formal religious words are used differently in casual conversation.

Vocabulary

อาสาฬหบูชา (Aa-sǎan-hà-buu-chaa / Aa-sǎa-là-hà-buu-chaa) – Asalha Puja
ตรัสรู้ (tràt-rúu) – to attain enlightenment (used for the Buddha)
ปฐมเทศนา (bpà-thǒm-têet-sà-naa) – the Buddha's first sermon

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Asalha Puja Day

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