Image Source : FREEPIK Buddha Purnima One of the prominent days for the Buddhist community, the birth anniversary of Lord Gautam Buddha is celebrated as the auspicious occasion of Buddha Purnima or Vesak. This year the occasion falls on May 16, which coincides with the first Lunar Eclipse of the year. Lord Buddha was the founder of Buddhism and was born as Prince Siddhartha Gautama (c. 563-483 BCE). It is celebrated in South and Southeast Asia as Vesak, which acknowledges the enlightenment and death of Lord Buddha. The day is celebrated with enthusiasm and zeal. Buddha Purnima: History and Significance The word Purnima means full moon, and it is used in this context because Nepalese people celebrate the date on the May full moon. Mahatma Buddha was born in Lumbini in modern-day Nepal. He was raised in the Shakya capital of Kapilvastu which is now Tilaurkot in Nepal. Gautam Buddha was a philosopher, religious and spiritual leader, and meditator. He attained enlightenment at the age of 35 under a Bodhi tree in Bodhgaya which is now in India. He delivered his first sermon at Sarnath, India. He passed away at the age of 80 in Kushinagar, India. Buddha Purnima 2022:…
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Buddha Purnima 2022: History, significance, wishes, Tithi, HD images, WhatsApp & Facebook status
