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Vesak: The Buddha’s Birth, Enlightenment, and Final Passing
Key Takeaways 1. Introduction Vesak is widely regarded as the most important festival in the Buddhist calendar. Known by various names: Vesākha [Pali], Vaiśākha [Sanskrit], Buddha Pūrṇimā, Buddha Jayanti, Visakha Bucha, or simply Buddha Day, it is a day of profound significance for Buddhists around the world. The holiday commemorates three extraordinary events in the…