Vesak 2026 in Da Lat will feature a symbolic ritual where participants release biodegradable notes into Xuan Huong Lake.

Buddh Purnima 2026 falls on Friday, 1 May. Read about Vesak significance, key rituals, prayers, and wishes, with peace and mindfulness for homes.

On a serene Saturday evening, the sounds of chanting and prayer filled the air at Chùa Hương Đạo Temple as hundreds of ...

On May 1, 2026, Vesak—marking Buddha’s birth, enlightenment, and passing—will be observed under the Flower Moon, the first of two full moons that month. The second, a calendrical blue moon, will rise ...

Every year, millions of Buddhists around the world celebrate Vesak, an auspicious day that honors the life and teachings of Siddhartha Gautama, also known as Gautama Buddha. It is observed on the full ...

According to organisers, this year’s Vesak Celebrations are designed as an “experiential journey”, blending solemn spiritual ...

Sri Lanka, May 18 -- Celebrating the 27th anniversary of the UN General Assembly Resolution 54/115 which recognised International Day of Vesak, the Permanent Mission of Sri Lanka co-hosted an event ...

A Buddhist devotee prays during Vesak celebrations at a Buddhist temple in Kuala Lumpur. © Mohd Firdaus/Demotix/Corbis Buddhist devotees pour water onto a small ...

During May, Buddhists around the world celebrate Vesak and this year it falls on Friday 5 May. The term Vesak refers to the month of the Buddha’s birth. It's a time when Buddhists celebrate the birth, ...

All Dansals organised across the island for the Vesak festival must be registered with the relevant area Medical Officer of ...

Registration of dansals organised for the upcoming Vesak festival has been made mandatory, according to the Director General ...