May 22 (2021): Buddha’s Birthday

May 22 marks the birthday of Siddhartha Gautama, also known as Buddha, the founder of Buddhism. This occasion is celebrated across the globe and holds great significance for millions of Buddhists. According to the lunar-based calendar, also known as the lunisolar calendar, Buddha’s Birthday is celebrated on the eighth day of the fourth lunar month. This year, Buddha’s Birthday falls on May 22 (2021).
The festivities revolve around commemorating the birth, enlightenment, and death of Buddha. The celebrations vary according to the country, but most commonly, people participate in prayer ceremonies, decorate temples and homes with flowers and lanterns, and offer food and gifts to monks. In some countries, such as South Korea, there are parades and huge lantern festivals to celebrate this auspicious day.
This year, due to the ongoing COVID-19 pandemic, the celebrations will be limited to virtual events and small gatherings. However, this does not take away from the significance and joy of this day for Buddhists around the world. The focus will be on gratitude, compassion, and inner reflection.
On this special day, let us take a moment to learn more about Buddha and his teachings.

May 22 marks the birthday of Siddhartha Gautama, also known as Buddha, the founder of Buddhism.

This occasion is celebrated across the globe and holds great significance for millions of Buddhists.

According to the lunar-based calendar, also known as the lunisolar calendar, Buddha’s Birthday is celebrated on the eighth day of the fourth lunar month.

This year, Buddha’s Birthday falls on May 22 (2021).

The festivities revolve around commemorating the birth, enlightenment, and death of Buddha.

The celebrations vary according to the country, but most commonly, people participate in prayer ceremonies, decorate temples and homes with flowers and lanterns, and offer food and gifts to monks.

In some countries, such as South Korea, there are parades and huge lantern festivals to celebrate this auspicious day.

This year, due to the ongoing COVID-19 pandemic, the celebrations will be limited to virtual events and small gatherings.

However, this does not take away from the significance and joy of this day for Buddhists around the world.

The focus will be on gratitude, compassion, and inner reflection.

On this special day, let us take a moment to learn more about Buddha and his teachings.

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