Buddha Birthday is a traditionally celebrated feast in much of East Asia to commemorate the birth of Prince Siddhartha Gautama, then Gautama Buddha and founder of Buddhism. It was also celebrated in South and Southeast Asia as Vesak which also recognized the enlightenment and death of the Buddha. According to Theravada Tripitaka (from the Pali, meaning "three baskets"), Gautama was born in Lumbini in the ancient Indian Shakya clan, in 563 BC, according to the Nepal Account, and grew up in Kapilavastu. At the age of thirty-five, he attained enlightenment (nirvana) under the Bodhi tree in Bodhgaya (modern India). He delivered his first sermon in Sarnath, India. At the age of eighty, He died in Kushinagar, India.
The exact date of Buddha's Birthday is based on the Asian lunisolar calendar. Dates for Buddhist Birthday celebrations vary from year to year in the Western Gregorian calendar, but usually fall in April or May. In the leap year it can be celebrated in June.
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The exact date of the Feast of the Buddha is based on the Asian lunisolar calendar and is especially celebrated in the month of Baisakh of the Buddhist calendar and the Hindu calendar Bikram Sambat, and hence also called Waisak. In modern times India and Nepal, where Buddha History lives, it is celebrated on the full moon day of Vaisakha month of the Buddhist calendar. In Theravada countries following the Buddhist calendar, the moon falls on the full moon of Uposatha, usually in the 5th or 6th month of the lunar month. In China and Korea, it is celebrated on the eighth day of the fourth month of the Chinese lunar calendar. Dates vary from year to year in the Western Gregorian calendar, but usually fall in April or May. In the leap year it can be celebrated in June. In Tibet, it falls on the 7th day of the fourth month of the Tibetan calendar (in May).
South and Southeast Asia and Mongolia
In South and Southeast Asia and Mongolia countries, Buddhist birthdays are celebrated on the full moon day of Vaisakha month of the Buddhist calendar and the Hindu calendar, which usually falls in April or May of the Western Gregorian calendar. This festival is known as Buddha Purnima, because Purnima means full moon day in Sanskrit. Also called is the Jayanti Buddha, with Jayanti which means birthday in Sanskrit.
The corresponding dates of the Western Gregorian calendar vary from year to year:
- 2017: May 10
- 2018: April 29 (Sri Lanka, Cambodia, Myanmar, Bangladesh), April 30 (Nepal, India), May 29 (Singapore, Thailand, Malaysia and Indonesia)
- 2019: May 19
East Asia
In many East Asian countries, Buddhist Births are celebrated on the 8th day of the 4th month of the Chinese lunar calendar (in Japan from 1873 on April 8 of the Gregorian calendar), and that day is an official holiday in Hong Kong, Macao and South Korea. Dates fall from late April to late May in the Gregorian calendar.
Gregorian sun calendar dates mainly vary from year to year:
- 2017: May 3
- 2018: May 22
- 2019: May 12
- 2020: April 30
Taiwan
In 1999 the Taiwan government set the Buddha's birthday as the second Sunday of May, the same date as Mother's Day.
Japanese
As a result of the Meiji Restoration, the Japanese adopted the Gregorian calendar in lieu of the Chinese lunar calendar in 1873. However, it took until 1945, the end of World War II, for a religious celebration to adopt a new calendar. In most Japanese temples, Buddhist birth is now celebrated on the April 8 Gregorian calendar date; only a few (mainly in Okinawa) celebrate it on Chinese orthodox calendar dates on the eighth day of the fourth month.
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Celebration in each country
Asia
Bangladesh
In Bangladesh, this event is called ????? ???????? or Buddho Purnima. On the day continued, Buddhist monks and priests Purnima decorate the temple with colorful decorations and candles. On the day of the festival, the President and Prime Minister delivered a speech on the history and importance of Buddhism and religious harmony in the country. From midday onwards large fairs are held in and around temples and monasteries that sell bracelets, food (mostly vegetarian), clothes, toys and live performances of Buddha life, Buddhist music teachings on Dharma and 5 precepts. Then Buddhists attended the congress inside the monastery where the chief monk would deliver a speech about Buddha and 3 gems and about living an ideal life after the prayer for buddhas would be made and people would then light a candle and recite the three gems and 5 sila.
Cambodia
In Cambodia, Buddhist Birthday is celebrated as Visak Bochea and is a public holiday where monks around the country carry flags, lotus flowers, incense and candles to acknowledge Vesak. People also took part in giving alms to the monks.
China
In China, celebrations often take place in Buddhist temples where people light up incense and bring food offerings to the monks. In Hong Kong, Buddha's birthday is a public holiday. The lanterns were lit to symbolize the Buddha's enlightenment and many people visited the temple to pay their respects. The Buddha's bath is the main feature of Buddha's birthday celebration in the city. The festival is also a public holiday in Macau.
India
India is the land where the Buddha attained enlightenment (nirvana) in Bodhgaya and founded Buddhism. The Buddha spent most of his life in what is now modern India. Some of the most sacred sites connected with the life of Buddha include Bodhgaya (the place of enlightenment), Sarnath (the first discourse), Sravasti and Rajgir (the site where the Buddha spent most of his monastic life and delivered most of his sermons), and Kushinagar (the site where Buddha reaches Parinirvana and died) Under the Emperor Ashoka, Buddhism spread from India to other countries. Buddha Purnima or Buddhist Jayanthi in South India or Tathagata is a public holiday in India. Frequent day for Buddha Purnima in India was initiated by Bhimrao Ramji Ambedkar when he served as minister of social justice. Celebrated mainly in Sikkim, Ladakh, Arunachal Pradesh, Bodh Gaya, various parts of Northern Bengal such as Kalimpong, Darjeeling and Kurseong, and Maharashtra (where 73% Live Indian Buddha) and other parts of India according to the Indian calendar. Buddhists went to the common monastery to observe the longer-than-usual Buddha sutras, similar to the service. The rules are dressed in clean white. Non-vegetarian food is usually avoided. Kheer, sweet rice porridge is usually served to recall the story of Sujata, a girl who, in the life of Buddha Gautama, offers Buddha a bowl of milk porridge. Informally called the "Buddha's Birthday", it really commemorates the birth, enlightenment (nirv? Na), and death (Parinirv? Na) of Gautama Buddha in the Theravada tradition. The Tibetan in exile recalled the Buddha's birthday on the seventh day of the month of Saga Dawa (the fourth month of the Tibetan calendar), culminating in a parinirvana Buddhist feast on the full moon day.
It is said that the Buddha originally followed the ascetic ways to achieve enlightenment more quickly, as many people thought at the time. He sat for a long time with inadequate food and water, which caused his body to shrink so that it could not be distinguished from the bark of the tree he was occupying. Seeing the weak Siddhartha Gautama, a woman named Sujata placed a bowl of "Kheer" in front of her as an offering. Realizing that without food one can not do anything, the Buddha refrains from hurting his own body. After that, he will go to reach nirvana.
Indonesia
In Indonesia, Buddha's Birthday is celebrated as Waisak and is a public holiday. A great procession that begins in Mendut in Java ends at Borobudur - the largest Buddhist temple in the world.
Japanese
In Japan, the Buddha's Birthday is known as Kanbutsu-e (Japanese: ??? ) or Hanamatsuri (Flower Festival ) (Japan: ??? ) and was held on April 8th. The birth of Buddha is also celebrated according to the Buddhist calendar but not a national holiday. On this day, all the temples continue ??? ( G? tan-e ), ??? ( Bussh? -e ), ??? ( Yokubutsu-e ), ??? ( Ry? Ge-e ) and ??? ( Hana-eshiki ). The Japanese poured ama-cha (beverages prepared from various hydrangeas) on a small Buddha statue decorated with flowers, as if bathing a newborn baby. The tradition of bathing the Buddha came from China and was introduced to Japan where it was first held in Nara in 606. Lion Dance is also a major tradition practiced during Buddhist Birthdays and has been associated with festivals in Japan.
Malaysia
In Malaysia, Buddhist Birthday is celebrated as Wesak Day and is a public holiday celebrated by a sizeable Buddhist minority population in the country. Temple around the country is decorated and caged animals freed. People are involved in prayers, songs and gifts throughout the country.
Mongolia
In Mongolia, Buddhist Birthday is celebrated as Ikh Duichen and its calendar is determined by Mongolian lunar calendar. As a result, the date is in line with the celebration of Birthday/Waisak Buddha in South and Southeast Asian countries compared to neighboring countries in East Asia. Although not a public holiday, the festival is popularly celebrated by many Mongolian Buddhists.
Myanmar
In Myanmar, Buddha's Birthday is celebrated as Poonama Kason Full Moon and is a public holiday. It was celebrated by watering Bodhi trees and singing. In the great pagoda music and dance are also performed as part of the celebration.
Nepal
In Nepal, the birthplace of Buddha, her birthday is celebrated on the full moon day in May. This festival is known by various names, Buddha Jayanti, Buddha Purnima, Vaishakh Purnima, Saga Dawa, and Waisak. Purnima means full moon day in Sanskrit. Among Newars of Nepal, especially from the Shakya Newars clan, it is very important because they regard it as a continuation of the receipt of the kyas-clans that belong to the Buddha's family. So they celebrate the festival which in their language is known as Sw? Ny? Punhi (???????????), the full moon day of interest. Today marks not only the birth of Shakyamuni Buddha Gautam but also the day of his Enlightenment and Mahaparinirvana.
The event is celebrated by a gentle and calm spirit, given the basic nature of Buddhism. People, especially women, go to the common monastery to observe long-longer Buddha sutras, as something like service. The dress is usually pure white. Non-vegetarian food is usually avoided. Kheer, sweet rice porridge is usually served to remember the story of Sujata.
North Korea
Buddhist Birthday is sometimes designated as a public holiday in North Korea and is known as Chopail (Korean: ??? ). The appointment of a traditional Korean holiday as a holiday in North Korea is determined by the Cabinet a few days before the traditional holiday begins. Buddhist Birthday is a traditional festival in Korean culture and is celebrated in Korea long before the division of the country as a result the festival is also celebrated in North Korea by the Buddhist residents of the country.
Philippines
About 2% of the population in the Philippines are Buddhists. Buddhist Birthday celebrated as Waisak (Tagalog: Araw ng Bisyak ) is not a public holiday but is celebrated by a small community of Buddhists in this country. Bath Buddha statue is an important part of the celebration in this country.
Singapore
In Singapore, Buddhist birthday is celebrated as Waisak or Vesak Day and is a public holiday in the country. Buddhist temples hold celebrations and decorated with Buddhist flags and flowers. The worshipers also brought offerings to the temples.
South Korea
In South Korea, Buddha's birthday is celebrated according to the Korean lunar calendar and is a public holiday. Today is called ????? (Seokga tansinil), meaning "Buddhist Birthday" or ??? ?? ? (Bucheonim osin nal) which means "the day when the Buddha came". Lotus Lampion hangs in the temple throughout the month and lanterns are hung at home and on the streets. On Buddha's birthday, many temples provide free food and tea for all visitors. Breakfast and lunch are provided frequently sanchae bibimbap. The Buddha's Birthday is a popular holiday and celebration of the people in Korea and is often celebrated by people of all religious beliefs.
Sri Lanka
In Sri Lanka, Buddha's Birthday is celebrated as Waisak and is a public holiday celebrated on the first full moon day in May. The date is determined by the Buddhist lunar calendar. People are involved in religious ceremonies and decorate houses and streets with candles and paper lanterns and bamboo-framed lanterns. Dansalas is practiced and refers to the free food and beverage offer to people. Bakthi Gee - a song of sung and pandol which is a decorative gate set up all over the country. Temples throughout the country also held celebrations and worshipers carrying offerings and burning incense. Showing electric lights depicting the stories of the life of Buddha is also an important part of the Vesak celebrations in this country.
Taiwan
In Taiwan, the Buddha's birthday is a national memorial day. The devotee pours fragrant water on the Buddha statue to symbolize a new beginning of life in life.
Thailand
In Thailand, Buddhist birthdays are celebrated as Vietnamese
Buddhist birthday is celebrated throughout Vietnam. Many Buddhist temples held celebrations that attracted people from all over the country and pagodas throughout the country were decorated. From 1958 to 1975, L? Ph? T ?? n , Buddha's birthday (on the 8th day of the 4th month of the Chinese lunar calendar) is recognized as a national holiday in South Vietnam, enjoyed with ornamental parades and lanterns on the streets.
Celebrations outside Asia
Australia
In Sydney, Buddhist birthday is celebrated at Nan Tien Temple in Wollongong Australia and another celebration also held by Nan Tien Temple held at Darling Harbor featuring Buddhist birthday ceremonies, vegetarian and multicultural food stalls and shows from China, Japan, Vietnam , Korea, India, Malaysia, Sri Lanka, Australia and other cultures. The other temples in the Fo Guang Shan Nan Tien Temple group in Australia on the eighth day of the fourth month of the Chinese lunar calendar also held a celebration. In Brisbane, the Buddha Birthday Festival is held annually and features a variety of pan-Asian food and performances from multicultural action. This is a weekend festival that attracts over 200,000 visitors. In Melbourne, a weekend festival called Buddhist Day and Multicultural Festival is held at Federation Square around April/May. In Perth, a two-day celebration known as the Buddhist Day and Multicultural Festival was held at Langley Park. Local Buddhist temples and small towns throughout the country such as Bendigo, Victoria also hold celebrations.
In the external territory of Christmas Island of Australia, Buddha's Birthday is celebrated as "Waisak Day" and is celebrated along with many other celebrations common in Australia and Malaysia as well as the island's local festivities.
Brazil
Vesak (Hanamatsuri) is widely known and celebrated in Brazil because of Japan's large community in the country. Hanamatsuri has grown in popularity and also attracted interest from the wider non-Japanese Brazilian population. As a result, Hanamatsuri has become a consumerist cultural phenomenon in the country and is sometimes known locally as Festa das Flores . Hanamatsuri is celebrated in the neighborhood of São Paulo Paulo Liberdade which is home to Japan's largest community outside of Japan. The Hanamatsuri celebration at Liberdade began in 1966 and included a parade on GalvÃÆ'Â £ o Bueno street and a celebration at the main shopping center on the outskirts of the city, Liberdade Plaza, among others.
Canada
In Toronto, three Buddhist temples representing the three main branches of Buddhism host an annual event known as Waisak: Buddha's Birthday . The event is held in Mississauga Celebration Square and features a number of Buddhist-themed events and events and cultural events from Asia, including China, Sri Lanka and Vietnam.
United States
The Buddha's Birthday celebration in the United States differs from community to community, depending on ethnicity and nationality.
The Japanese celebration on April 8 has been significant in the Bay Area for decades. In 1968, the first forecast of Mt. Tamalpais to celebrate Buddha's birthday is done. Starting in 1969 at the Tassajara Zen Mountain Center, Hana-Matsuri is celebrated every spring. Wearing an official black robe, about 70 monks and students form an official procession to the Horse Pasture with the leader periodically ringing a clear little bell. A stone altar while built under a large oak tree in beautiful green pastures and abundant wildflowers; a small statue of a baby Buddha placed on it in a metal basin. Then everyone in turn approached the altar, watering a thin-lipped bamboo of sweet green tea on the statue, bending over, and walking to one side.
In New York, the International Lotus Lantern Parade has become a famous and successful annual event held at Union Square Park. The event celebrates Buddha's birthday and Yeon Deung Hoe (???), Korean lantern celebration held during Vesak. The festival features a number of religious-themed events and was started by a number of Buddhist centers from Japan, Korea and Sri Lanka, for example.
See also
References
Birthday Greetings Best Happy Birthday to friends
Further reading
- Folkloric Study of Chopail (Buddha's Birthday), written by prof. M.Y.Pyeon. Produced by Minsokwon in Seoul Korea 2002.
External links
- Buddha Jayanti About Buddha Jayanti
- Buddha's Birthday ????? ?????? Buddha Birthday ????? ??????
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