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Major Buddhist Festivals Celebrating Life with Buddhism • Buddhism is a very beautiful religion that has its main focus on the life of its master - Gautama Buddha • Most Buddhist festivals revolve around the life events of Buddha, and have a deep connection with how he was ‘enlightened’ • Buddha is believed to be enlightened around 2,500 years ago, and all the major traditions and festivals came into existence ever since then Buddha Purnima • Celebrated on the full moon day of the Vaisakh month • It is the day when Prince Siddhartha was born • Also celebrated as the day when the Prince attained enlightenment and was known as Buddha • Essentially, in one day people celebrate the birth, enlightenment, and passing away of Buddha • This festival is great gusto all over India Hemis Festival • Celebrated at the Hemis Monastery in Ladakh • It is celebrated in the honour of Guru Rimpoche, who is considered to be a reincarnation of the Buddha himself • Guru Rimpoche holds the credit of the spread of Buddhism in Tibet and dedicated his life for the betterment of mankind • The Cham Dance is performed by the monks, which is a sacred for m of dance and song that adds a mystic touch to the festival • The festival brings together people from around the world, who com e to witness the colourful celebrations around this festival • If you want to attend this, you should book a Ladakh tour packages soon Asalha Puja Day • Celebrated on the full moon day of the eighth lunar month • It commemorates the day when Buddha gave his first teachings to a group of five ascetics • It also marks the beginning of the rain retreat or the starting of the monsoon months • Buddha spoke about the essence of his learnings, the turning of th e wheel of Dhamma • It was here that the senior ascetic attained the first level of enlighte nment Sangha Day • It takes place on the full moon day of the third lunar month • Marks an important event that takes place early in Buddha’s teaching lif e • 1250 enlightened saints, also known as Arahats, gathered without intimation to pay respect to Buddha • The day is remembered for the speech that Buddha delivered to them • On this day, devotees visit Buddhist shrines and participate in religious d iscussions • Travellers from across the globe attend this festival. Book your Thailand tour packages so that you do not miss out on this THANK YOU