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| − | The Buddha used the example of a wild elephant that is harnessed to a tame one to train to teach that a person new to Buddhism should be helped by an older Buddhist. To mark this saying, Thai Buddhists hold an Elephant Festival on the third Saturday in November. | + | The [[Buddha]] used the example of a wild [[elephant]] that is harnessed to a tame one to train to teach that a [[person]] new to [[Buddhism]] should be helped by an older [[Buddhist]]. To [[mark]] this saying, [[Thai]] [[Buddhists]] hold an [[Elephant]] {{Wiki|Festival}} on the third Saturday in November. |
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[http://www.religionfacts.com/buddhism/holidays.htm www.religionfacts.com] | [http://www.religionfacts.com/buddhism/holidays.htm www.religionfacts.com] | ||
[[Category:Elephant Festival]] | [[Category:Elephant Festival]] | ||
[[Category:Buddhist Festivals]] | [[Category:Buddhist Festivals]] | ||
