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 ...

Also known as Buddha's Day, Vesak celebrates the birth, death, and enlightenment of the Buddha on the full moon of the fourth lunar month. This is called by other names in other countries, including ...

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 ...

During Vesak, Buddhists devotees pay special attention on the teachings of Lord Buddha, especially the five principles called as ‘Panchsheel’. On this day some even wear white colored robes and eat ...

Wesak celebrates the Buddha's birthday and, for some Buddhists, also marks his enlightenment and death. It is also called Buddha Day. Wesak is the most important of the Buddhist festivals and is ...

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 ...

Some relics of the Buddha found during excavation in Gujarat, India, will be brought to Sri Lanka in view of Vesak Poya this ...

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 ...

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

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 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 ...