The 2555th Buddha Jayanti is being observed Tuesday across the country and abroad with various programmes to commemorate the birth, enlightenment and death of lord Buddha, founder of Buddhism.
Lord Buddha was born as prince Siddhartha to a royal couple of Shakya dynasty in Lumbini on the full moon day of Baisakha month in 623 BC. He got enlightenment on the same date and died after eighty years on the same date.
Buddha is known worldwide for his teachings of non-violence. He left the royal luxuries at the age of 29 and went in search of truth. He got enlightened after many years of mediation in Gaya. He was named Buddha after the enlightenment.
Buddha’s teachings are followed as Buddhism religion in various countries including Nepal, India, China, Sri Lanka, Thailand and Japan among other countries.
Known as the Light of Asia, Buddha is also named as a national luminary of Nepal.
Buddha is taken as the ninth incarnation of lord Bishnu as per Hindu Mythology.
A special function is being organised in Lumbini this afternoon to celebrate the Buddha Jayanti.
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Buddha is known worldwide for his teachings of non-violence. He left the royal luxuries at the age of 29 and went in search of truth. He got enlightened after many years of mediation in Gaya. He was named Buddha after the enlightenment.
Buddha’s teachings are followed as Buddhism religion in various countries including Nepal, India, China, Sri Lanka, Thailand and Japan among other countries.
Known as the Light of Asia, Buddha is also named as a national luminary of Nepal.
Buddha is taken as the ninth incarnation of lord Bishnu as per Hindu Mythology.
A special function is being organised in Lumbini this afternoon to celebrate the Buddha Jayanti.
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