Updated 2026-06-24
The 15th Lunar Day in the Tibetan Calendar
What the 15th day of the Tibetan lunar month is traditionally considered to mean. tradition · high confidence
Full moon — a Buddha day; considered very powerful for practice and merit, and traditionally good for virtuous and important undertakings, ritual and precept-taking.
Observance: Full moon / Buddha day. A 'multiplying day' on which karmic results are said to be multiplied. One of three days for taking the Eight Mahayana Precepts.
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What does the 15th lunar day mean in the Tibetan calendar?
Full moon — a Buddha day; considered very powerful for practice and merit, and traditionally good for virtuous and important undertakings, ritual and precept-taking.
Is the 15th day a special observance day?
Full moon / Buddha day. A 'multiplying day' on which karmic results are said to be multiplied. One of three days for taking the Eight Mahayana Precepts.
How is the lunar day used?
In the Tibetan tradition the lunar day — together with the weekday, lunar mansion and one's birth animal-sign — is consulted to choose auspicious timing for things like travel, business, moving house or medical treatment.
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Traditional belief, for reference — not advice. Day meanings vary by lineage.