Prabāraṇā Pūrnīmā in Bangladesh
On Prabāraṇā Pūrnīmā, also known as Aśbinī Pūrnīmā, Buddhists in South Asia celebrate a special full moon day. The term “prabāraṇā” refers to the abandonment of bad habits, while “pūrnīmā” signifies the day of the full moon.
From a Buddhist perspective, this event is an opportunity to reflect on past mistakes and pledge to do good for all living creatures.
Aśbinī Pūrnīmā is a special day of celebration for Buddhists, as it marks the successful completion of their three-month monsoon retreat.
The day is also celebrated by people of all backgrounds in the Bengali culture, with the custom of releasing sky lanterns, or fanus, into the night sky.
This day commemorates the time when the Buddha intervened in a dispute among monks and restored peace and harmony to the community.
