Day
of Vesak 2015
The
Day of Vesak commemorates Buddha’s birth, enlightenment and
parinirvana. In this year it
held on Tuesday, June 2, Full Moon Day.
Siddhartha
Gautama, also commonly known as Buddha (enlightened one), lived in
present-day India and Nepal between the sixth and fourth century BCE.
His teachings focused on messages about compassion, peace and
goodwill. Millions around the world follow the teachings of the
Buddha today.
Vesak
Day
is a special event for commemorating Buddha's life and his messages
of compassion, peace and, wisdom for the welfare of all sentient
beings.
Happy
Vesak Day!
With
prayers in the Dharma,
Geshe
Gedun Tharchin
