Cambodia has long been a Buddhist country, with more than 95% of the population practicing Buddhism, and the Constitution recognizes Buddhism as the state religion.
Meak Bochea commemorates important events such as:
The day when Preah Samma Samput held a quadrangular assembly.
The day on which the Samma Samput performs the Patimok advice.
The day that Preah Samma Samput put on the age of Sangkha.
The day Sariputta attained the supreme dharma.
The purpose of this Meak Bochea celebration is:
To commemorate the day when Preah Samma Samput held a quadrangular assembly.
To commemorate the day when the Buddha performed the Patimok advice as the heart of Dharma.
To commemorate the day when the Buddha placed the age of sangkha in front of the devil with a sinful heart.
To strengthen and promote Buddhism.
To express the gratitude and devotion of Buddhists to Buddhism.
In order to preserve the Khmer tradition of being a Buddhist.
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