The best remedy for a short temper is a long walk.
~ Joseph Joubert (French – Writer / May 7, 1754 – May 4, 1824)
Day of Vesak
| Also called | Buddha’s Birthday or Buddha Day |
|---|---|
| Observed by | Buddhists and some Hindus in South and Southeast Asia and in East Asia (as Buddha’s Birthday) |
| Type | Religious |
| Significance | The birth, enlightenment and death (parinirvana) of Gautama Buddha |
| Observances | Meditation, observing the Eight Precepts, partaking of vegetarian food, giving to charity, “bathing” the Buddha |
| Date | Full moon of the month of Vesākha, usually in April (first), May or June (last) |
This year’s celebrations are canceled due to COVID-19. Budda’s Birthday Celebrations Canceled
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