Bodhi Day Celebration: The day when Siddhartha Gautama attained enlightenment
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Bodhi Day or Buddha's Enlightenment Day is celebrated by Buddhists around the world
Bodhi Day or Buddha's Enlightenment Day is celebrated by Buddhists around the world
Southeast Asian and Tibetan Buddhists celebrate Buddha's enlightenment in May and June respectively.
Generally, the holiday falls between the winter solstice and the lunar new year.
The day commemorates Siddhartha Gautama attaining enlightenment some 2,600 years ago, and becoming the Buddha.
Siddhartha Gautama achieved enlightenment after years of spiritual seeking and meditation, including gaining insights into the ultimate nature of existence.
Buddhism is regarded as the world's fourth-largest religion after Christianity, Islam and Hinduism.
Not every Buddhist observes Bodhi Day. It is especially common in East Asian Buddhist Mahayana traditions such as those found in Japan, Korea, and Vietnam.
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