This Buddhist festival is not fixed to a date in the Gregorian calendar. Vesak, in most countries, is celebrated on the day of the full moon in the month of May. This day corresponds to the first ...

The Vatican began its eighth Buddhist-Christian Colloquium on Tuesday in Cambodia, bringing together representatives of both ...

The Buddhist calendar, used in Southeast Asia, begins with the death of Buddha, estimated around 543 B.C. In that system, the year 2025 would be 2566.

As one of the most significant Buddhist religious days, the Vesak ceremony at the majestic Borobudur Temple has become a ...

In a pivotal moment of calendar reform, the Thai government shortened 2483 BE to nine months in a bid to modernise ...

There’s no bad time to visit this Himalayan kingdom, which has excellent hikes year-round and vibrant cultural festivals ...

The Sri Lankan Embassy on Saturday held an event to commemorate Vesak — the three sacred milestones in the life of the Buddha : his birth, enlightenment and death — at the Rama IX Golden Jubilee ...

Vesak, also known as Buddha Day, is observed globally to commemorate the birth, enlightenment, and passing of the Buddha. The ...

Jakarta, VIVA – Vesak Day, also known as Buddha Day, holds deep spiritual significance for Buddhists around the world. This ...

Thousands of devotees gathered at Quán Sứ Pagoda on May 12 to mark Vesak 2569, commemorating the Buddha’s birth with solemn rituals and symbolic ceremonies. The event also marked the beginning of ...

Know about Buddha Purnima 2025—its date, spiritual significance, and the key rituals that honour Lord Buddha’s birth, enlightenment, and Nirvana.

Banks in several cities including Mumbai, Delhi, Kolkata will remain closed today for Buddha Purnima 2025, according to the RBI holiday calendar.