Vesak, observed in Sri Lanka, is a significant religious and cultural festival marked on the full moon day, called Poya in the Sinhala language, every May. The celebration of Buddha's birth, ...

The Buddhist Vesak festival celebrations in Sri Lanka have evolved into an interreligious affair, with more Hindus and Christians participating in the festivities, observers say. Christians and Hindus ...

By Quintus Colombage The Buddhist Vesak festival celebrations in Sri Lanka have evolved into an interreligious affair, with more Hindus and Christians participating in the festivities, observers say.

Lighting Oil Lamps or Candles Buddhists light oil lamps during Vesak Day, believing they dispel darkness and symbolize enlightenment. For those using candles, the candles are usually shaped like lotus ...

In Sri Lanka, Buddha Purnima is called “Vesak” and is observed with lanterns, devotional songs, and public service. In Thailand, people make merit at temples and observe meditation retreats.

Buddha Purnima, also known as Vesak, is celebrated to commemorate the birth, enlightenment, and death of Gautama Buddha. Observed on the full moon day in the month of Vaisakha (which tends to fall ...

Refrain from perfumes and cosmetics: This is to encourage a simple and unpretentious lifestyle. How Maha Vihara is celebrating its 130th Wesak Celebrations at the Maha Vihara today begin with the ...

Thousands of Buddhist devotees are expected to gather at the historic Maha Vihara Temple in Brickfields, Kuala Lumpur, as the temple marks not just Wesak Day, a day sacred to Buddhists, but also its ...

— File picture by Hari Anggara How Maha Vihara is celebrating its 130th Wesak Celebrations at the Maha Vihara today begin with the raising of the Buddhist flag, followed by prayers, hymns, and ...

The temple is expecting 10,000 devotees for Wesak Day. For the procession around Jalan Sentul on the eve, children from the temple’s Sunday school also bore a hand-carried float.

Wat Chetawan, also known as the Thai Buddhist Chetawan Temple, was established in 1957 and officiated by the late King Bhumibol Adulyadej. Located in Section 10 here – about a three-minute drive ...

Buddha Purnima Wishes “May the teaching of the Buddha illuminate the way to the light of wisdom and peace. Happy Buddha Purnima 2025!" “Kind-heartedness fills your heart, and may clarity be in your ...