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On Bodhi Day, Buddhists commemorate Siddhartha Gautama’s enlightenment by lighting lamps to combat darkness
It commemorates the enlightenment of Siddhartha Gautama ... Gautama’s enlightenment is commemorated along with his birth and death during the Vesak festival celebrated in April or May.
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Happy birthday, Buddha: why the founder of Buddhism has various forms of celebrations around Asia
The birthday of the historical Buddha celebrates the birth of the child who became Prince Siddhartha around the end of the 4th century BC. This is a holy occasion for all Buddhists, but is ...
On Bodhi Day, Buddhists Commemorate Siddhartha Gautama’s Enlightenment
Dec. 8 marks the celebration of Bodhi Day in Japanese Buddhism. Bodhi means enlightenment or awakening in Sanskrit. It commemorates the enlightenment of Siddhartha Gautama, who became the Buddha.