2025 Saga Dawa: A Month of Great Merits
Saga Dawa: A Month of Great Merits
Saga Dawa is one of the most sacred and auspicious times in the Buddhist calendar. Known as the “Month of Merits,” it commemorates five profoundly significant events in the life of Lord Buddha (Shakyamuni):
1. His conception
2. His Birth
3. His Victory over evil forces (Mara),
4. His Enlightenment,
5. His Passing into Mahaparinirvana.
It is believed that during this month, especially on Saga Dawa Duechen (the full moon day), the power of karma is multiplied 100,000 times. As such, both positive and negative actions carry immense weight.
How to Celebrate Saga Dawa Duechen:
* Visit temples and monasteries
* Offer butter lamps and make prostrations
* Chant mantras
* Make donations and perform acts of compassion
* Save animals from slaughter or release them to freedom
* Refrain from negative actions, as all deeds—good or bad—are said to be multiplied millions of times on this day
Let us take this opportunity to cultivate kindness, accumulate merit, and purify our intentions.
May our thoughts, words, and actions bring peace and benefit to all sentient beings.
Wishing you a blessed and meaningful Saga Dawa Duechen 🙏🏻
