Bound by the dharma, across borders
Buddha Purnima marks the birth, enlightenment, and passing of Siddhartha Gautama, the Buddha. Celebrated by millions worldwide, it is observed by Buddhists in countries like India, Nepal, Myanmar, Sri Lanka, Thailand, South Korea, and more. With over 500 million Buddhists globally, this sacred day unites diverse cultures in a shared reflection on peace, wisdom, and compassion. (Photo: AP)
Buddhists celebrate Buddha jayanti in Kolkata
The devotees had glimpsed a relic of Lord Buddha at the Mahabodhi Society Temple in Kolkata, West Bengal. Buddhists had observed Buddha Jayanti on Monday, commemorating the birth anniversary of Lord Buddha and the day he attained enlightenment. (Photo: PTI)
Monks celebrate Buddha’s birth and enlightenment in Bengaluru
Buddhist monks participated in a prayer during the Buddha Purnima celebration at the Maha Bodhi Society in Bengaluru, Karnataka. Buddha Purnima, also known as Buddha Jayanti or Vesak, marked one of the most sacred days in Buddhism, commemorating the birth and enlightenment of Gautam Buddha. (Photo: PTI)
Buddha purnima observed with prayers in Kolkata
A Buddhist prayed in a temple in Kolkata, India, on Monday during the Buddha Purnima festival. (Photo: AP)
Devotees circumambulate Boudhanath Stupa for Buddha purnima
Nepalese devotees circumambulated the Boudhanath Stupa during Buddha Jayanti, also known as Buddha Purnima, to celebrate Buddha's birthday in Kathmandu, Nepal. (Photo: AP)
Buddha jayanti celebrated with lamps and prayers in Kathmandu
Nepalese devotees lit butter lamps during Buddha Jayanti, also known as Buddha Purnima, to celebrate Buddha's birthday at Boudhanath Stupa in Kathmandu. (Photo: AP)
Young monks receive alms on Buddha jayanti in Kathmandu
Novice Buddhist monks waited for alms during Buddha Jayanti, also known as the Buddha Purnima festival, celebrating Buddha's birthday at Boudhanath Stupa in Kathmandu, Nepal. (Photo: AP)
Devotees flock to Botataung Pagoda for Buddha’s birthday
Buddhist devotees visited Botataung Pagoda during a religious ceremony marking the Full Moon day of Kasone, also known as Buddha's Birthday, on Sunday, in Yangon, Myanmar. (Photo: AP)
Buddha’s childhood statue bathed in devotion in Yangon
Buddhist monks poured water over a statue of the childhood Buddha during a religious ceremony marking the Full Moon day of Kasone, also known as Buddha's Birthday, at Botataung Pagoda on Sunday, in Yangon, Myanmar. (Photo: AP)
Seoul lights up for Buddha’s birthday with lotus lantern parade
Thousands of Buddhists participated in the Lotus Lantern Festival in South Korea, marching during the Yeon Deung Hoe, or Lotus Lantern Festival, in downtown Seoul ahead of Buddha’s birthday on May5. (Photo: AP)
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