However, while previous iterations of the White House Vesak ceremony were kept small due to pandemic restrictions, this year participants will include an array of ambassadors and representatives ...

Srilanka, May 13 -- The entire Nation is enveloped in spiritual fervour as it celebrates yet another Vesak Poya Day marking the Birth, Enlightenment and passing away of the Buddha. Religious activi ...

Sri Lanka, May 19 -- The Northern Province Vesak Festival was held on May 16 at the Mahaweli Sports Ground in Welioya, bringing together communities, government officials, and educational ...

In her Vesak day message, Prime Minister Dr Harini Amarasuriya wished that this Vesak celebration be a blessed one filled with kindness and compassion towards all living beings The full text of the ...

May 23 (UPI) --President Joe Biden on Thursday recognized the contributions of American Buddhists as he marked the Buddhist holiday of Vesak.In a White House statement, Biden said, "Jill and I ...

"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 observations take two forms: Amisa Puja and Prathipaththi Puja. Amisa Puja includes alms of food to Buddha and His followers – Maha Sangha and lay devotees - Upasaka upasika.

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 ...

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 Flower Moon will show up this Thursday, and not only is it ringing in a holiday, but predictions from astrologers, too. The next full moon, known as the Flower Moon, will make its appearance ...

Learn about the Buddhist festival of Vesak with Art and Enda and how their family celebrates it in this BBC Bitesize guide for Reception.

Vesak & Saga Dawa Düchen Also known as Buddha's Day, Vesak celebrates the birth, death, and enlightenment of the Buddha on the full moon of the fourth lunar month. This is called by other names in ...