In just a few days, Buddhists worldwide will be celebrating the sacred ‘Buddha Day’. This joyous occasion which falls on the full-moon day of Vesakhā month commemorates the anniversary of Buddha’s Enlightenment twenty-six centuries ago. It also marks the beginning of a new Buddhist Year – the Buddhist Era (B.E.) 2564.
‘Buddha Day’ will be celebrated on-line by Nalanda on 6 and 7 May. Watch this short video clip to find out what the theme for this year’s celebration is. Sādhu!