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2024 Date | May 23, 2024 |
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Vesak Day HistoryVesak Day commemorates the birth, enlightenment, and death of Gautama Buddha, the philosophical founder of Buddhism. It's a time when followers of Buddhism engage in various religious and charitable activities. Offering food and goods to monastic communities, practicing kindness and generosity, and attending lessons on Buddhist teachings are some of the notable practices during this event. Meditation, a fundamental practice in Buddhism, aims to cultivate empathy, mindfulness, and enlightenment is also emphasized during Vesak Day. Vesak Day offshoots from Indian origins, where Gautama Buddha was believed to have lived and taught the Four Noble Truths and the Eightfold Path, considered core tenets in Buddhism. In Canada, Buddhism plays a significant role in the multireligious and multicultural tapestry, with an estimated 366,000 adherents according to the 2011 National Household Survey. Consequently, Vesak Day is recognized and celebrated among the widespread Buddhist community in the country, contributing to the diversity and multiculturalism in Canadian society. In Canada, the observance of Vesak Day may vary among the different Buddhist communities. Similar to other countries, the Canadian Buddhist community typically organizes Dharma talks, meditation sessions, and charitable activities. Ceremonies often include the lighting of lanterns and candles, symbolizing enlightenment and liberation from suffering. Vesak Day is not a public holiday in Canada and thus does not have a specific fixed date. Vesak Day generally takes place in May or early June, aligning with other countries' celebrations based on the Asian lunisolar calendars. Facts about Vesak Day
In the News and Trending in Canada for Vesak DayUpdated Monastery marks Vesak Day with ‘three steps, one bow’ ritualstraitstimes.com International Day of Vesakun.org Few animals released into wild on Vesak Day, devotees urged to be kind to animals in other waysstraitstimes.com Indonesia adds new trains for Vesak Day holiday - Travel And Tour Worldtravelandtourworld.com Top things to do in Canada for Vesak Day
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