Buddha Purnima, also known as Buddha Jayanti, is an important Buddhist festival celebrated in India and other countries around the world. The festival commemorates the birth, attainment of enlightenment and death of Gautama Buddha, the founder of Buddhism. This year is the 2585th birth anniversary of Lord Buddha which will be celebrated on 5th May. Buddha Purnima is celebrated with great enthusiasm in India. The festival is celebrated on the full moon day in the month of Vaishakh (April or May) according to the Hindu calendar.
There are many historical and cultural reasons for the celebration of Buddha Purnima in India. The country has a rich Buddhist heritage, with several important Buddhist sites such as Bodhgaya, Sarnath and Kushinagar located within its borders. It is believed that Buddha was born in Lumbini, which is now located in Nepal but was a part of ancient India.
Buddha’s teachings of non-violence, compassion and ethical behavior have had a profound impact on Indian culture and society. Many Indians have adopted Buddhism as their religion or been influenced by its teachings. Therefore, Buddha Purnima is an occasion to pay tribute to the great teacher and his message of peace and wisdom.
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Buddha Purnima 2023: Date and Time
Full moon date starts on May 4, 2023 at 11.44 pm
Full moon date ends on 5 May 2023 at 11:03 pm
Buddha Purnima 2023: History, Significance and Teachings of Lord Buddha
The history of Buddha Purnima dates back more than 2,500 years, when Gautama Buddha was born in Lumbini, Nepal, and later attained enlightenment in Bodh Gaya, India. According to Buddhist tradition, Gautama Buddha was born on the full moon day of the month of Vaisakh, attained enlightenment and passed away.
Story of Lord Buddha
The story of Lord Buddha, also known as Siddhartha Gautama, begins in ancient India. He was born into a royal family in Lumbini, now a part of Nepal, in the 6th century BCE.
At the time of his birth, it was predicted that he would become either a great king or a great spiritual leader. His father, who was a king, wanted him to become a powerful ruler and sheltered him in a palace away from the suffering of the outside world.
However, one day, Siddhartha decides to step out of the palace and face the reality of old age, disease, and death. This experience left him disillusioned with his life in the palace and inspired him to seek the truth about existence and the cause of suffering.
He left the palace and set out on a spiritual journey, seeking the guidance of various teachers and practicing rigorous penance.
Buddha Purnima 2023: 10 famous teachings of Lord Buddha
four noble truths
The Buddha’s first teaching is the Four Noble Truths, which states that suffering exists, suffering arises from craving and attachment, suffering can be overcome, and the way to overcome suffering is the Eightfold Path.
noble eightfold path
The Buddha’s path to liberation, the Noble Eightfold Path, consists of right understanding, right intention, right speech, right action, right livelihood, right effort, right meditation and right concentration.
volatility
The Buddha taught that everything in the world is impermanent, including life itself. By understanding this truth one can get freedom from disinterest and sorrow.
middle way
The Buddha taught that the path to enlightenment lies in the Middle Way, which is the avoidance of extremes and the pursuit of balance and moderation.
non attachment
The Buddha emphasized the importance of non-attachment to material possessions, as they can cause suffering and prevent one from achieving true happiness.
compassion
The Buddha taught the importance of compassion towards all beings, including oneself and one’s enemies. Compassion is seen as a path to enlightenment.
conscious
The Buddha emphasized the practice of mindfulness, which involves being fully present in the moment and observing your thoughts and feelings without judgment.
non violence
The Buddha taught the principle of ahimsa, which involves not harming others and living in harmony with all beings.
three universal truths
The Buddha taught the Three Universal Truths, which state that everything is impermanent, everything is constantly changing, and there is no permanent soul or spirit.
Intelligence
The Buddha taught that wisdom is the key to freedom from suffering and that true wisdom comes from within through direct experience and insight.
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