Guru Purnima (Hindu)
Guru Purnima is a traditional Hindu, Buddhist, and Jain festival celebrating teachers and spiritual mentors (“gurus”), observed on the full moon day (Purnima) in the month of Ashadha (June–July). It… Read More
Tag: Buddhism
Asalha Puja – Dharma Day (Buddhist)
Asalha Puja is one of Theravada Buddhism’s most important festivals celebrating the teaching of Buddha following his enlightenment. These teaching include the four noble truths and the Noble Eightfold Path.
Vesak – Buddha Day (Buddhist)
Vesak is the most important Buddhist festival. The festival commemorates the birth, enlightenment, and passing of Gautama Buddha in Theravada, Tibetan Buddhism and Navayana.
Theravada New Year (Buddhist)
Theravada New Year is a major three-day Buddhist festival, usually beginning with the first full moon in April and celebrated in south and southeast Asia. It is known by different… Read More
Nirvana Day (Buddhist)
Nirvana Day, also called Parinirvana Day, is a Buddhist holiday commemorating Buddha’s death and final passing into Parinirvana (complete liberation from the cycle of rebirth). It’s a solemn occasion for… Read More