Definitions for "Wesak"
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.