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!

The International Council for the Day of Vesak also announced its endorsement of the China Buddhist Association’s proposal to host the 2026 celebration. In the spirit of Vesak 2025, delegates ...

Participants in the 20th United Nations Day of Vesak Celebrations underlined the significance of solidarity in today's changing world ...

The Vatican Dicastery for Interreligious Dialogue has issued a message of goodwill to Buddhist faithful around the world on the occasion of Vesak, the celebration that commemorates key events in ...

In Thailand and Indonesia, for example, special Wesak lanterns are made of paper and wood. In China, dancing dragons are incorporated into the celebrations.

Vesak stands as the most sacred festival in Buddhism, a powerful commemoration of the Buddha’s birth, enlightenment, and Parinirvana. Celebrated on the auspicious full moon of the Vaisakha month, ...

TEMPO.CO, Jakarta - The Meteorology, Climatology, and Geophysics Agency forecasts local-scale rain, potentially accompanied by lightning and strong winds, to affect parts of Jakarta and several cities ...

As the full moon of Vesak rises above the land, a nation pauses—its streets lined with lanterns, its homes lit with devotion, and its people immersed in rituals passed down for generations. For ...

A more peaceful, mindful Vesak begins with each of us choosing restraint over revelry, silence over noise, and reflection over spectacle. Another nuisance faced by the public during Vesak, ...