Buddhist Festivals & Rituals

Buddhism is a living evangelical faith with millions of followers in the world today.





Below are a some of the many Buddhist festivals and rituals.

Parinirvana...

This day commemorates Buddha’s achievement of Nirvana, or total enlightenment, upon his death. Buddhists celebrate by bringing food or household goods to the temple. They also reflect on their own impending death and the previous deaths of loved ones.

Buddha Day...

Traditionally called Vesak, this holiday celebrates Buddha’s birth, enlightenment and death - all in a single day. On this day, Buddhists go to temple, often refrain from eating meat and release birds and insects in an act of liberation.

Dharma Day...

This holiday celebrates the beginning of Buddha’s teaching. The term dharma means law or duty, and is usually understood among Buddhists as the path to enlightenment. Buddhists usually celebrate this holiday by meditating and reading sutras, the Buddhist scriptures and holy writings.