Buddha Purnima 2025: Celebrating the Light of Wisdom and Peace !
🌕 Buddha Purnima: Celebrating the Birth of Enlightenment Buddha Purnima , also known as Vesak or Gautam Buddha Jayanti , is one of the most spiritually significant festivals in the world. Celebrated by millions, it marks the birth, enlightenment, and Mahaparinirvana (death) of Lord Buddha , all of which, according to legend, occurred on the full moon day of Vaishakh month . ✨ Why Is Buddha Purnima Celebrated? Buddha Purnima celebrates: The Birth of Prince Siddhartha Gautama in Lumbini (modern-day Nepal) around 563 BCE. His Enlightenment under the Bodhi tree in Bodh Gaya, where he became the Buddha—“The Enlightened One.” His Attainment of Nirvana , which freed him from the cycle of birth and death. These events reflect the essence of Buddhism: peace, compassion, mindfulness, and self-realization. 🕊️ The Message of Lord Buddha Lord Buddha taught the world about: The Four Noble Truths – Understanding suffering and its cause. The Eightfold Path – A gui...