4 Ways to Celebrate Buddha Purnima 

Due to its spiritual significance, Buddha Purnima is a widely observed event that honours the birth, enlightenment, and death of Gautama Buddha. Here are 4 ways to celebrate this day: 

1. Meditation 

Buddhist temples welcome people from all religions to sit in peace and reflect on themselves while keeping in mind Buddha's principles. 

2. Rituals  

The practice of Buddhism believes in minimalism, hence people light candles, lanterns and offer flowers and fruits to celebrate this day. 

3. Chanting 

People who follow Buddhism, come together and chant in temples while listening to the sermons by Gautama Buddha. 

4. Charity 

Followers of Gautama Buddha believe in helping society and being emphatic. Many of them volunteer or donate food to the needy to celebrate this day.