This year, Buddha Purnima is being celebrated on the 5th of May (Friday) in India and Nepal, whereas in Southeast Asian countries, the day is likely to be observed on 19 May. The dates for Buddha Purnima vary this year because May has two full moon days. Additionally, Hindu Lunar and Buddhist calendars may construe differently. Buddha Purnima is eminent as a part of a festival named ‘Vesak’. Also, it includes three key events such as his birth, enlightenment, and death.
Buddha Purnima is celebrated each year in different countries of the world to celebrate the birth of Prince Siddharta Gautama who is also later known as the Buddha. In Sanskrit, the word ‘Purnima’ stands for ‘full moon’. Full moon generally describes the reasons to celebrate the day on a full moon day, whereas ‘Jayanti’ stands for ‘birthday’. Commonly, the day is observed in the month of ‘Vaisakhi’ as per the Hindu/Buddhist lunar calendars.
Celebrations on Buddha Purnima
On this solemn occasion, devotees like to go to pilgrimage and monasteries sites, light candles, and incense sticks, and offer prayers.
In India, the day is celebrated in Sarnath near Varanasi, Uttar Pradesh. Many believe that Lord Buddha delivered his first sermon after attaining enlightenment at Sarnath.
So, join hands with us and let’s pour our love, respect, and devotion to our loved ones on this day with some amazing messages, quotes, and wishes.
WhatsApp Wishes
Celebrating this Buddha Purnima, I wish you and your family to be your happiest.
On this year’s Buddha Purnima, I wish Lord Buddha always bless you.
May the light of Buddha's enlightenment shine upon you and bring you clarity and joy. Happy Buddha Purnima!
I wish that this Buddha Purnima may bring inner peace to you. Happy Buddha Purnima.
On the occasion of Buddha’s birthday, let’s remember the wisdom of Buddha, who always taught us to find inner peace and let go of our attachments. Wish you, Buddha Purnima!
Buddha Purnima Quotes
Peace comes from within. Try to achieve inner enlightenment.
Nothing can harm you as much as your thoughts so be mindful.
You will not be punished for your anger; you will be punished by your anger.
If you truly loved yourself, you can never hurt anyone else.
Irrigators channel waters; fletchers straighten arrows; carpenters bend wood; the wise master themselves.
Buddha Purnima Messages
However, many holy words you read, however many you speak, what good will they do you if you do not act on them?
No one saves us but ourselves. No one can and no one may. We must walk the path.
Peace comes from within. Do not seek it without.
Three things cannot hide for long: the Moon, the Sun and the Truth.
