Buddhists believe that the Buddha, the founder of the religion, gave his first sermon on Guru Purnima. They honor his wisdom, revisit his teachings, and renew their dedication to spiritual awakening. On this day, Buddhists reaffirm the eight core teachings of the Buddha and the rules of monastic discipline through a practice called uposatha.
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