Buddha Jayanti (Buddha Purnima) – May 12
“Celebrating the Birth of the Enlightened One”
Buddha Jayanti, also known as Buddha Purnima, marks the birth anniversary of Siddhartha Gautama—the Buddha—who founded Buddhism and inspired one of the world’s most profound philosophical traditions. Celebrated across South, Southeast, and East Asia, the day honors his birth, enlightenment, and mahaparinirvana, especially in the Theravāda tradition.