Unofficial observance
Medicine Buddha Observance
Every lunar month: days 8 (including leap months)
A monthly observance for prayer and practice dedicated to Medicine Buddha, on lunar day 8.
How did it begin?
The names and dates follow the Jogye Order’s ritual reference for the ten monthly observance days, dedicated to purity and practice. Calendar reference dates include leap lunar months; actual ceremonies and leap-month practices vary by temple.
Source · Jogye Order of Korean Buddhism — Buddhist rituals (ten observance days) ↗ (new window)
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