Buddhist Lent Day (Khao Phansa), occurring on July 30, 2026, marks the start of a three-month, rainy-season retreat (Vassa) for Theravada monks, originating from ancient traditions where monks stayed in monasteries to avoid traveling and harming crops. It is a time for deep meditation, study, and, for laypeople, acts of merit-making, such as donating candles and following precepts.
