Buddha Purnima Vesak Day 26 May 2021
Buddha Purnima 2021: Buddha
Purnima marks the birth anniversary of Lord Buddha. Buddha was a spiritual
teacher on whose teachings Buddhism was founded. As per the Vedic literature,
Lord Buddha is an incarnation of Lord Vishnu, and he appeared on this earth to
teach the message of non-violence and mercy towards all living creatures.
As
per the Hindu calendar, Buddha Jayanti is celebrated in the month of Vaisakh on
the full moon day (Purnima). As per the Gregorian calendar, it is celebrated
sometime in April or May.
Buddha
Purnima is also known as Vesak or Buddha Jayanti. However, the day is
celebrated across the world with a lot of excitement.
Buddha
Purnima 2021: Date
This
year, the auspicious occasion will be celebrated on May 26, the 2583rd birth
anniversary of Gautama Buddha.
However, the time of Gautama
Buddha's birth and death is uncertain. As per historians, Prince Siddhrtha
Gautama was born around 563 at Lumbini in modern-day Nepal.
Buddha Purnima 2021: Purnima Tithi
The
Purnima Tithi begins at 20:29 on May 25, 2021, and ends at 16:43 on May 26,
2021.
On
this day, devotees visit temples, offer prayer to Lord Buddha, and donate alms
to the needy. Some devotees also observe a fast, meditate and read Holy
Scripture.
The
day is also celebrated to remember the time Buddha achieved nirvana (salvation)
under the Mahabodhi tree at Bodh Gaya Bihar India.
Buddha
Purnima 2021: Noble EightFold Path
According
to Buddhist teachings, the Noble Eightfold Path is:
1.
Right Understanding
2.
Right Thought
3.
Right Action
4.
Right Speech
5.
Right Mindfulness
6.
Right Livelihood,
7.
Right Effort
8.
Right Concentration
