Vesak Festival: A Celebration of Spiritual Enlightenment and Unity

Vesak Festival: A Celebration of Spiritual Enlightenment and Unity

The Vesak Festival, also known as Buddha Purnima, is an auspicious occasion celebrated by Buddhists worldwide. This annual festival commemorates the birth, enlightenment, and death (or passing into Parinirvana) of Gautama Buddha, the founder of Buddhism. Historical Background The origins of Vesak trace back to ancient India, where it marks the birth, enlightenment, and death…