Ok Phansa (The End of Buddhist Lent Day): A Way of Life and Tradition

Ok Phansa (The End of Buddhist Lent Day), which falls on the 15th day of the waxing moon in the eleventh lunar month, marks the end of the three-month Buddhist Lent for monks. It is also known as “Wan Pavarana,” which means “allowance.” On this day, monks are allowed to warn and remind one another […]