Vesak · Worksheet 1
Read the story. 英文を読もう。
1On one night in May, the moon is full and round. In many Asian countries, this night is very special. It is Vesak, the most important day for many Buddhists. On this day, they remember the life of the Buddha. Streets glow with lights, and temples are full of flowers and candles.
2The Buddha was a prince born more than 2,000 years ago in what is now Nepal. He left his rich life to look for an answer to human pain. Later, he sat under a tree and became the Buddha, or the Awakened One. Many Buddhists believe he was born, became awake, and died on the same full moon day.
3Each country has its own way to celebrate. In Sri Lanka, people hang paper lanterns in front of their homes. Some families give free food to anyone on the street. In Thailand, people walk around the temple three times with candles in their hands. Many people wear white and do not eat meat that day.
4The date is not the same everywhere, because it follows the moon. In 1999, the United Nations made it an international day. In some years, there are two full moons in May, so countries choose different days. Japan has its own Buddha Day, too, but it is on April 8. It is called Hanamatsuri, the Flower Festival. Children pour sweet tea over a tiny statue of the baby Buddha and smile.
Vesak · Worksheet 2
Choose the best answer. 正しいものを選ぼう。
What is the main idea of the reading?
Where was the Buddha born?
In Thailand, what do people do with candles?
Why is the date of Vesak not the same everywhere?
In the dialogue, what is a dansala?
Vesak · Worksheet 3
Words & phrases. 単語のれんしゅう。
Lanterns in Colombo
Tonight is Vesak. Ravi and his sister make a paper (1) at home. They hang it by the (2) . Then the family walks to the (3) . They wear (4) clothes. The (5) is full and bright. On the street, people give (6) food to everyone. Ravi gets a cup of hot (7) . "This is my favorite (8) ," he says.
Vesak · Worksheet 4
Read the clues and fill in the puzzle. ヒントを読んで、クロスワードを完成させよう。
Vesak · Worksheet 5
Find the hidden words. かくれた単語を探そう（→ ↓ ↘ ↗）。
Vesak · Worksheet 6
Collect the letters on the right path. What is the secret word? 正しい道の文字を集めると、ひみつの言葉になるよ。
Secret word:
Vesak · Worksheet 7
If I made a Vesak lantern, it would be ______ because ______.
On a special day, I want to give ______ to ______.
Vesak · Worksheet 8
Trace the words. Then color the picture! なぞって書こう。絵に色を塗ろう。
Draw your Vesak! ウェーサーカ祭（ブッダの日）の絵を描こう。