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GCSE Religious Studies · key term
A regular Buddhist observance day linked to the phases of the moon, devoted to renewed ethical discipline and religious practice.
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Specification 2.8 · Paper 2
Revise: Festivals and RetreatsAt the full-moon Uposatha gathering for the Pavarana ceremony, associated with the end of the rains retreat, the Buddha expresses satisfaction with their practice and urges further effort. He then remains for another month, during which the teaching becomes more intensive.
Specification 3.8 · Paper 1, Paper 2, Paper 3
A regular Buddhist observance day linked to the phases of the moon, especially associated with renewed religious practice in Theravada Buddhism.
Use the Anapanasati Sutta specifically: its setting links the rains period and Uposatha with instruction, meditation and support for the monastic community. It is not the origin account of the Kathina robe ceremony.
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On a full-moon Uposatha day associated with the Pavarana ceremony at the end of the rains retreat, he praises their practice and encourages further effort. He then remains for another month, during which instruction intensifies.
