Bodhi means enlightenment or awakening in Sanskrit. It commemorates the enlightenment of Siddhartha Gautama, who became the Buddha. Buddhists throughout the world celebrate Bodhi Day, but they do ...
Vesak is a special day of significance for the Buddhists. It marks the Birth, Enlightenment and Passing Away of Gautama Buddha, the Indian prince named Siddhartha who lived in the 7th century BC. It ...
Themes: Sharing; leadership; caring for others; self-sacrifice; Buddhism. Summary: Bodhi Day marks the moment 2,500 years ago at which Siddhartha Gautama attained enlightenment, becoming the ...
In Pali, the language of the Buddha, ‘bodh’ means ‘enlightenment’. According to Buddhist belief, before he became the Buddha, Siddhartha Gautama attained enlightenment under a tree ...
Observed every year on December 8, this important day for Buddhists honors Siddhartha Gautama's attainment of enlightenment, prompting contemplation of their personal path to enlightenment.