Mon 6th May, 2013 was...
Buddha Day is also known as Vesak Day, or Teacher’s Day. Buddhists celebrate today as the Buddha’s (Shakyamuni) Birthday. It is considered by most to be the most important day in Buddhism and most Buddhists spend the day in contemplation of the Buddha’s life and enlightenment. Celebrations outside the temples often involve ceremonial bird releases and some local traditions or culture into the festivities.
Celebrations at the temples often involve guest speakers as well as chanting and praying and offerings to the Buddha statue (usually vegetarian in line with Buddhist beliefs) in respect for his life and teachings.
There are various regional variations in the dates upon which Buddha Day is observed (varying in the Gregorian calendar between April and May) – for simplicity we have focused on the most commonly celebrated date in all east Asian countries (excluding Japan), which occurs on the 8th day of the 4th month in the Chinese lunar calendar.
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RT @Blia_Yad_INA: Guys,good news for u!We'll have a special speaker from India tomorrow SClass 9am.He'll share to us bout the story of Buddha.Tell ur friends😄
glad im dead, a worthless fucking buddha head
Let us rise up and be thankful,...let us all be thankful. – Buddha #gratitudeblast http://t.co/VVw4IkTSyh
Rinzai Gigen teaching of zen buddhism speaks to me. but amida buddha is always be my first.
Do not dwell in the past, do not dream of the future, concentrate the mind on the present moment. -Buddha
Alls I could say abt that movie was wall to wall man flesh. Sweet Jesus & Buddha❤ @beverley_david @Rista_Wilson @KarenAAnderson2
Chinese Dragon Dance at Shau Kei Wan district celebrating Buddha's birthday. #lion #dance #hongkong… http://t.co/FYMwy2AObX
Buddha:Health is the greatest gift, contentment the greatest wealth, faithfulness the best relationship.
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