BDG news: Ven. Bhikkhu Sanghasena Leads Week-long Vesak Celebration in Ladakh
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BDG feature: Remarkable Buddha Pūrṇimā: An Inspiration for Celebrating Community Harmony with Buddhists and Beyond
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BDG on YouTube: BDG's World of Buddhism: Observing Buddha Jayanti 2024 in Bodh Gaya
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Vesak 2024: Pictures of Buddhist festival from around the world - BBC Newsround
"Take a look at how people around the world have been marking the Buddha's birthday."
https://www.bbc.co.uk/newsround/articles/cx99l20g7dyo
BDG news: Buddha Purnima Celebrated in Bangladesh with Warm Greetings from the President and Prime Minister
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Vesak Celebration at the White House hosted by Second Gentleman Douglas Emhoff
https://www.youtube.com/live/v3V1ZwCAgQs?si=NLPnNE7CMpHBC9mJ
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On the Occasion of Vesak Day
"This full moon marks the celebration of Vesak, commemorating the birth, enlightenment, and passing of the Buddha. I wish Buddhists across the globe who are celebrating a Happy Buddha Purnima."
https://www.state.gov/on-the-occasion-of-vesak-day-2/
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Statement by President Joe Biden on Vesak
"Jill and I extend warm wishes to Buddhists in the United States and around the world as they celebrate Vesak."
https://www.whitehouse.gov/briefing-room/statements-releases/2024/05/23/statement-by-president-joe-biden-on-vesak/
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"The birthday of Buddha is a holy occasion for all Buddhists, but is celebrated on different dates depending on the school of Buddhism or country to which one belongs."
From South Korea to India, devotees mark the birthday of Buddha with lanterns and prayers
https://apnews.com/article/asia-buddha-birthday-075a4438aa653174ecdff7643dd639bc
On this day of Vesak
Boudhanath Stupa, Kathmandu, Nepal
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"Buddha Purnima or Vesak commemorates Buddha Shakyamuni's birth, enlightenment and passing away, and is considered the most sacred day in the Buddhist calendar."
His Holiness’s Message for Buddha Purnima… | The 14th Dalai Lama
"The Official Website of The Office of His Holiness the 14th Dalai Lama"
https://www.dalailama.com/news/2024/his-holinesss-message-for-buddha-purnima-vesak-2024
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The Associated Press:
Buddha birthday: When is it? How is it celebrated?
"An important holiday in several countries in Asia, the celebrations are largely similar in different countries, the date varies based on the lunisolar calendar."
https://apnews.com/article/buddhism-buddha-birthday-holiday-asia-b3ac7e8b944d3043ec6943045e57f26f
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Saka Dawa - Tibetan Vesak Day - June 4, 2023 - Sravasti Abbey - A Buddhist Monastery
"Saka Dawa (Vesak) is the holiest day in the Buddhist calendar. Learn how to celebrate by studying Buddha's teachings and making skies of offerings."
https://sravastiabbey.org/saka-dawa-tibetan-vesak-day-june-4-2023/
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"One Buddha, many dates"
The Conversation:
Happy birthday, Buddha! Why the founder of Buddhism has so many different birthdays around the world
"Buddha’s birthday has not always been a major holiday for Buddhists, but is now celebrated in diverse ways throughout Asia."
https://theconversation.com/happy-birthday-buddha-why-the-founder-of-buddhism-has-so-many-different-birthdays-around-the-world-205455