Borobudur: Also known as Waisak Day or Vesak Day, the holiday marks the birth of Gautama Buddha -- the father of Buddhism, who is responsible for the religion's core teachings. Observed during the ...

"Vesak", the Day of the Full Moon in the month of May, is the most sacred day to millions of Buddhists around the world. It was on the Day of Vesak two and a half millennia ago, in the year 623 B ...

Vesak Day: How the birth, enlightenment and death of the Buddha is celebrated. By Lydia Smith Published 27 May 2015, 12:33 PM BST. Share on Facebook Share on Twitter Share on LinkedIn Share on ...

Monday, May 12, 2025 is Vesak Day, the most sacred day to millions of Buddhists around the world. Traditions vary across Asia. In East Asian Buddhist schools, Vesak celebrates the birth of Buddha. In ...

On this holy occasion, Vesak Day, we should remind ourselves of our ability to be tolerant, love each other and be kind upon each other, feel sympathetic joy with one another and be tolerant of others ...

Also known as Wesak or Buddha Day, Vesak is one of the most important Buddhist festivals and is usually celebrated in May or early June. This year, it falls on Friday 5 May.

The United Nations Day of Vesak 2025 in Vietnam is expected to attract around 2,000 participants, including 1,000 international delegates from 80 countries. eVnExpress.

Borobudur: Also known as Waisak Day or Vesak Day, the holiday marks the birth of Gautama Buddha -- the father of Buddhism, who is responsible for the religion's core teachings. Observed during the ...