Mon, May 12, 2025
Vesak, also known as Buddha Day, is the most significant Buddhist festival, commemorating the birth, enlightenment, and death (Parinirvana) of Gautama Buddha. Celebrated on the full moon day of the lunar month of Vesakha, which usually falls in May, the festival is observed with great reverence and joy.
Activities include visiting temples, meditating, and listening to sermons about the Buddha’s life and teachings. Devotees also engage in acts of generosity, such as giving food and alms to monks, and performing charitable deeds to honor the Buddha’s compassion and wisdom.
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Curious about other important Buddhist holidays? Discover more countdowns for upcoming events:
- Mahayana New Year
- Chinese New Year
- Nirvana Day
- Magha Puja Day
- Theravada New Year
- Asala – Dharma Day
- Obon Festival
- Bodhi Day
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