Vesak Day in 2023

Today is Vesak Day. Buddhists believe that doing good deeds on this day will multiply merit many times over! https://t.co/kWRA6AI2QR

— WinCalendar (@WinCalendar) June 2, 2023

Vesak is the day Buddhists celebrate the birthday and enlightenment of Buddha. It is common to visit the temple and decorate with light, such as candles or lanterns, and meditate. It is celebrated on the full moon, which this year is June 2nd. #interfaithumd #umdchapel

— ChapelUMD (@ChapelUMD) May 31, 2023

On Vesak full moon Poya day which celebrates the Birth, enlightenment and Mahaparinirvana of the Buddha, the Tibetan and Thai monks performed a Buddha Pooja offering ‘Kiri Pidu’ at the Kirivehera stupa where the Buddha’s hair relics are enshrined. 05. 05. 2023 https://t.co/p1B6MJMZc9

— Foundation for Buddhist Brotherhood (@FBBSriLanaka) May 22, 2023