Vesak (Buddha Day)
Vesak is the most important festival in Buddhism. Buddhists all over the world celebrate the birth, enlightenment, and death of Buddha, all on the first full moon in May. It is named after the Indian month in which it is held.
Vesak is the most important festival in Buddhism. Buddhists all over the world celebrate the birth, enlightenment, and death of Buddha, all on the first full moon in May. It is named after the Indian month in which it is held.
Sangha Day (Fourfold Assembly Day)
Sangha day tells the tale of Buddha's visit to the Veruvana Monastery, where Buddha's followers pay their respects to Buddha, just like they were said to have during his visit. It is celebrated on the day of the full moon in March.
Sangha day tells the tale of Buddha's visit to the Veruvana Monastery, where Buddha's followers pay their respects to Buddha, just like they were said to have during his visit. It is celebrated on the day of the full moon in March.
Buddhist New Year
The Buddhist New Year is celebrated on different days for different parts of the world. In the Theravadin countries, the new year is celebrated three days after the first full moon of April. In the Mahayana countries, the new year is celebrated on the day of the first full moon in January.
The Buddhist New Year is celebrated on different days for different parts of the world. In the Theravadin countries, the new year is celebrated three days after the first full moon of April. In the Mahayana countries, the new year is celebrated on the day of the first full moon in January.
Dhamma Day
Dhamma day symbolizes the "turning of the wheel of the Dharma," and is celebrated on the full moon day of July. It reteaches Buddha's first sermon.
Dhamma day symbolizes the "turning of the wheel of the Dharma," and is celebrated on the full moon day of July. It reteaches Buddha's first sermon.
Observance Day
Observance Day is where the four traditional holy days that are observed in the Theravada countries, continue to be observed. The four monthly holy days are the new moon, full moon, and quarter moon days.
Observance Day is where the four traditional holy days that are observed in the Theravada countries, continue to be observed. The four monthly holy days are the new moon, full moon, and quarter moon days.