Question: Is there a Buddhist equivalent of Christmas?
ANSWER: According to tradition, Prince Siddhartha was born, became the Buddha and passed away on the full moon day of Vesakha, the second month of the Indian year which corresponds to April—May of the Western calendar. On that day Buddhists in all lands celebrate these events by visiting temples, participating in various ceremonies or per— ha1,s spending the day meditating.
ANSWER: According to tradition, Prince Siddhartha was born, became the Buddha and passed away on the full moon day of Vesakha, the second month of the Indian year which corresponds to April—May of the Western calendar. On that day Buddhists in all lands celebrate these events by visiting temples, participating in various ceremonies or per— ha1,s spending the day meditating.
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