Question

Write an essay on Buddha Purnima

Answer 1

Buddha Purnima is the most holy time in the Buddhist calendar. It is also known as Vesak or Visakah Puja in India, while it is called Visakha Bucha in Thailand, Waisak in Indonesia, and wesak in Sri Lanka and Malaysia.Buddha Purnima is celebrated to commemorate the birth, enlightenment and passing away of Gautam Buddha the three important events in the life of Buddha. It is celebrated on the first full moon day in May, except for the leap year when this festival is celebrated in June.This festival is celebrated throughout South-east Asia, but the ways of celebrating it vary from country to country and region to region. In Thailand it is celebrated with mass release of caged birds, sacred chants, fasting and other religious practices.


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