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6 May
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2 May
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5 May
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7 May
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Detailed explanation-1: -’Vesak’, the Day of the Full Moon in the month of May, is being observed by United Nations on May 7, 2020. About: Vesak is the most sacred day for Buddhists around the world. Other names: It is also known as Buddha Purnimaand Buddha Day.
Detailed explanation-2: -In most Japanese temples, Buddha’s birth is now celebrated on the Gregorian and buddhist calendar date April 8; only a few (mainly in Okinawa) celebrate it on the orthodox Chinese calendar date of the eighth day of the fourth lunar month.
Detailed explanation-3: -Buddha Purnima, also known as Vesak, is the most important festival for the followers of Buddhism across the world. This auspicious day marks the birth, enlightenment and death of Gautama Buddha, the founder of Buddhism, and is celebrated by Buddhist sects with much fervour.
Detailed explanation-4: -April 15th marks the anniversary of Buddha Shakyamuni demonstrating the attainment of enlightenment in 589 B.C.E. This is an extremely important day in the Buddhist calendar because our actions are 100, 000 times more powerful than on other days.