alleryWhat are the Buddha's birth, enlightenment and death celebrated as in Theravada countries?
AKathina
BVesak
CVassa
DPoson
Answer & Solution
Correct answer: B. Vesak
1. In Theravada countries the day of birth, enlightenment and death is widely celebrated as Vesak.
2. Poson marks the day he was conceived.
3. Vassa is the rainy season retreat, and Kathina is not named for this event.
_Source: Wikipedia, Gautama Buddha, Birth and early life_
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