The day is celebrated by Buddhists around the globe…
This year Buddha Purnima will be celebrated on Friday, 05 May 2023.
Buddha Purnima is celebrated as the birth anniversary of the founder of Buddhism- Siddhartha Gautama.
According to the Hindu calendar, this special day falls on the Purnima which is called the full moon day as well in the month of Vaisakh.
The day is celebrated on a grand level by Buddhists across the globe, who organize charitable activities, and processions and visit temples on the occasion and offer prayers to the god.
The celebration is also known as Vesak. It is believed that Gautama Buddha also attained enlightenment on this day.
It commemorates the Vesak festival which honors three significant events in the Buddha's life - his birth, enlightenment, and death.
Special wishes on this occasion:
This Buddha Jayanti, I wish that you live your life with peace and love. Happy Buddha Purnima to all of you.
On the auspicious occasion of Buddha Purnima, may your life be filled with happiness and contentment? Happy Buddha Purnima.
May Lord Buddha enlighten you on the path of love, peace and truth.
Let us live by the teachings of Lord Buddha to make a better world. Happy Buddha Jayanti.
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