Vesak (Pali: Vesākha; Sanskrit: vaiśākha), also known as Buddha Jayanti, [11] Buddha Purnima, [12] Visak Bochea and Buddha Day, is a holiday traditionally observed by Buddhists in South Asia and Southeast Asia, as well as in Tibet and Mongolia. [13] It is among the most important Buddhist festivals.

Apr 4, 2025 · Vesak, or Wesak, is a holiday in Buddhism, particularly Theravada Buddhism, commemorating the birth, enlightenment, and death of the Buddha. It is celebrated throughout Southeast Asia and, under different names, in East Asia as the Buddha’s birthday.

May 5, 2023 · Vesak is one of the most important Buddhist festivals. It is also known as Wesak or Buddha Day. It is a celebration of Buddha's birthday and, for some Buddhists, marks his enlightenment (when he...

Mar 6, 2019 · Vesak is the most sacred holy day of Theravada Buddhism. Also called Visakha Puja or Wesak, Vesak is an observation of the birth, enlightenment, and death (parinirvana) of the historical Buddha.

Mar 18, 2025 · Vesak falls on the first full moon of the ancient lunar month of Vesakha (usually in May) and is a time to… Vesak is the most sacred day of the year for Buddhists as it marks the Buddha's birthday, the day he attained enlightenment, and the day he passed away.

"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...

This most important Buddhist festival is known as either Vesak, Wesak or Buddha Day, and is celebrated annually on the full moon of the ancient lunar month of Vesakha, which usually falls in May,...

Mar 14, 2023 · Vesak is one of the most important holidays in Buddhism, celebrated by Buddhists worldwide, as it centers around one of Buddhism’s most important and holy figures.

Vesak, one of the most significant holidays in the Buddhist calendar, commemorates the birth, enlightenment, and death of Siddartha Gautama, the historical Buddha.

May 18, 2019 · Vesak, also known as Buddha Jayanti, Buddha Purnima, and Buddha Day, is a holiday observed by Buddhists and some Hindus. It commemorates the birth , enlightenment, and death of Siddhartha Gautama, who is commonly known as Buddha.