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Bodhi Day 2026
Event overview
Mahayana Buddhist holiday commemorating Siddhartha Gautama's enlightenment under the Bodhi tree. Observed on December 8 in most Mahayana traditions; Chinese tradition (Laba) uses the lunar 8th day of the 12th month. Meditation, study of the Dharma, chanting, sharing meals (Laba congee in China).
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