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Virtual Vesak Global Celebrations on Buddha Purnima
Prime Minister Narendra Modi addressed Virtual Vesak Global Celebrations on Buddha Purnima on May 26, 2021. Over 50 most prominent Buddhist religious leaders from across the world also addressed the virtual congregation. About the event Virtual Vesak Global Celebration on Buddha Purnima event was organised by Culture Ministry in collaboration with the International Buddhist Confederation ..
Month: Current Affairs - May, 2021
Category: Art & Culture Current Affairs • Important Days & Events Current Affairs
Topics: Buddha Purnima • Gautam Buddha • International Buddhist Confederation (IBC) • Vesak • Virtual Vesak Global Celebrations 2021
Buddha Purnima
In India, Buddha Purnima is celebrated on first full moon of the Month of Vaishakha to honour the birth, nirvana (enlightenment) as well Mahaparinirvana (death) of Gautam Buddha. Importance of Full Moon of May Even though every full moon day is auspicious, the most important one is the full moon in May as all three ..
Topics: Buddha Purnima • Buddhism • Vesak • Vesak Day
Dharma Chakra Day celebrated in India
Every year the International Buddhist Confederation operating under Ministry of Culture, GoI celebrates Dharma Chakra Day. The day is celebrated to commemorate Lord Buddha’s first sermon to his first five asceptic disciples. Highlights The day is celebrated by the Buddhists all over the world. The Dharma Chakra Day means “Turning of the Wheel of Dharma”. ..
Month: Current Affairs - July, 2020
Category: Important Days & Events Current Affairs
Topics: Buddhism • Dharma Chakra Day • Sikhs • Vaisakhi • Vesak
May 7: “Vesak”, the Day of Full Moon
Vesak, the Day of Full Moon is the most sacred day to the Buddhists all over the world. On this day, Lord Gautham Buddha attained enlightenment. The Day is commemorated by the United Nations every year. Highlights The Day if being celebrated by the United Nations since 2000. The resolution to celebrate the day was ..
Month: Current Affairs - May, 2020
Category: Important Days & Events Current Affairs
Topics: Buddhism • China • Dalai Lama • Summit • Tibet • United Nations • Vesak
18 May: ‘Buddha Purnima’ celebrated
Buddha Purnima also known as Vaishak Purnima is the birth anniversary of Gautama Buddha (or Lord Buddha). 18 May 2019 witnessed the 2,563rd birth anniversary of the Buddha and is being celebrated across the world. About Buddha Purnima Background: Buddha Purnima festival is traditionally celebrated to commemorate birth of Siddhartha Gautama, who later became Gautama ..
Month: Current Affairs - May, 2019
Category: Important Days & Events Current Affairs
Topics: 2 • 563rd birth anniversary • Buddha Purnima • Buddhism • Gautama Buddha • Gregorian calendar • Hindu calendar • Lumbini • resolution 54/115 • UN General Assembly • United Nation • Vaishak Purnima • Vesak