The ceremony symbolizes a new and pure beginning. During Vesak, Buddhists devotees pay special attention on the teachings of Lord Buddha, especially the five principles called as ‘Panchsheel’. On this ...

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 ...

This year Vesak is more significant than in other years. The 2550th Sambuddha Jayanthi is being celebrated this year marking the completion of 2550 years after the passing-away of the Buddha. Fifty ...

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 ...

Here's a look at how Buddha's birthday was celebrated. 1. Buddhists carry candles as they pray during Vesak Day, an annual celebration of Buddha's birth, enlightenment and death, at Wat Yai Chai ...

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 ...

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 ...

ALSO READ: Happy Buddha Purnima 2024: Vesak Day Wishes, Images, Messages and WhatsApp Status to Share It is believed that Lord Buddha also attained enlightenment on this day. In addition ...

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 ...

With many pandals being set up during Vesak, Mr. Senaratne said that the process begins ... matter that should be handled with care as they will be singing about Lord Buddha, he says. Veteran artistes ...