Vesak is celebrated by millions of Buddhists around the world. A day commemorating the birth, awakening, and death of the Buddha. Special thanks to @gunnertravel for his Singapore footage!

Vesak (say "VEE-sak") is the most important day in the Buddhist calendar.It’s a holiday that celebrates the birth of Buddha. He's the person who began the religion known as Buddhism. The day is ...

Vesak also celebrates the Buddha’s awakening, known as his Nirvana. At the age of 35, the prince became a Buddha, an awakened one. He knew, without any doubt, that he had overcome all suffering. He ...

It was also on the Day of Vesak that the Buddha attained enlightenment, and it was on the Day of Vesak that the Buddha in his eightieth year passed away. Skip to main content.

President Joe Biden Thursday marked the Buddhist holiday of Vesak, recognizing the contributions of American Buddhists. He said Vesak is a time to reflect on values, including the need to work for ...

Buddha Purnima • Lord Buddha's Birthday, Enlightenment & Death. Buddha Purnima or Buddha Jayanti, also called Vesak is one of the biggest festivals for the followers of Buddhism. This auspicious day ...

The 20th United Nations Day of Vesak Celebrations (Vesak 2025), scheduled to take place in Ho Chi Minh City from May 6-8, emphasises the role of Buddhist principles in promoting peace and sustainable ...

The Vietnam Buddhist Academy and Thanh Tam Pagoda in Ho Chi Minh City are expected to attract large crowds during Vesak 2025. The stupa at Thanh Tam Pagoda housing the sacred Buddha relic. Thanh Tam ...

440. Most appropriate to purify our minds on this day – Asgiriya Prelate Chief Prelate of the Asgiriya Chapter Most Ven.Warakagoda Sri Gnanarathana Mahanayaka Thera issuing a statement to mark the ...

Vesak is the holiest celebration of the Buddhists around the globe. This is a community event as recognized by the United Nations Organization, to remember and celebrate the Birth, enlightenment and ...