A festival which takes place in the Himalayas at the full moon of May (Taurus). It is said that at this festival, at which all the members of the Hierarchy are present, the Buddha, for a brief period, renews his touch and association with the work of our planet.
(Sanskrit) Celebration of the birth, renunciation, enlightenment, and death of the Buddha, usually on the full moon in Taurus.
or Vesak Buddha day. Name of a festival and a (Sinhalese) month. On the full moon of Wesak in May, the birth, Enlightenment and passing away of the Buddha took place, although some schools celebrate only the birth at this time, e.g. Zen.
Holiest of Buddhist holy days. It celebrates Buddha's birth, enlightenment and death. It is a public holiday in some countries.
The commemoration of Buddha's birth, enlightenment and parinirvana, celebrated on the day of the full moon of the sixth lunar month in Southeast Asian cultures; in Tibetan culture, Wesak commemorates only the enlightenment and parinirvana. The dates of this celebration vary significantly among Buddhist cultures and communities. (Buddhism)
(Buddhist) Holiest day, it celebrates Buddha's birth, enlightenment and death
A lunar month corresponding to the Western April-May. The Festival at the Full Moon commemorates the Buddha's Birth, Enlightenment and Passing.