It was on the Day of Vesak two and a half millennia ago, in the year 623 B.C., that the Buddha was born. It was also on the Day of Vesak that the Buddha attained enlightenment, and it was on the ...

Themes: Buddhism; the life of the Buddha; the festivals of Wesak and Parinirvana Day; the Eightfold Path. Summary: this assembly is suitable at about the time of the festivals of Wesak (April or ...

Wesak, also known as Vesak or Buddha Day, will be celebrated on Thursday 23rd May 2024. Wesak is the most important of the Buddhist festivals and is celebrated on the full moon in May. Scroll or ...

A discussion regarding the “Buddha Rashmi Vesak Festival”, organized jointly by the Hunupitiya Gangaramaya Temple and the Prime Minister’s Office, was held on Wednesday [March 12] at the Prime ...

A discussion regarding the "Buddha Rashmi Vesak Festival", organized jointly by the Hunupitiya Gangaramaya Temple and the Prime Minister’s Office, was held on March 12 at the Prime Minister’s Office ...

The United Nations Day of Vesak 2025 will officially commence on May 6 at the Vietnam Buddhist Academy in Ho Chi Minh City, ...

A detailed proposal will be submitted to the Government in April, with preparations underway for major cultural events and ...

The Vietnam Buddhist Sangha and city authorities are working together to ensure the event's success, with completion expected ...

Paying homage to the Buddha’s relics during the Vesak festival ... Scheduled from May 6 to 8, the UN Day of Vesak 2025 is one of the most significant international cultural events, honouring ...

Vesak Day (commemorated on the first full moon in May, also known as Buddha Day) Under the bill, the Governor’s proclamation for each observance will encourage media outlets, educators ...

Nevada has introduced Assembly Bill 82 to officially recognize Diwali, Eid al-Fitr, Vaisakhi, and Vesak as public holidays, fostering cultural inclusivity in the state. This landmark legislation is ...