Buddha Purnima 2023: Everything you need to know
Here is all you need to know date, time, significance, importance of Buddha Purnima 2023.
Born in the ancient city of Lumbini, Siddhartha Gautama was a prince who left his luxurious life to follow the path of spirituality and find the meaning of life. He spent several years meditating and seeking enlightenment until he finally achieved it under a Bodhi tree in Bodh Gaya, India. Further, he became known as the Buddha, which means "the enlightened one".
Buddha's teachings are known as Dharma. The teachings offer a path to end suffering and achieve Nirvana through the 'Four Noble Truths' and the Noble Eightfold Path.
Buddhism spread rapidly throughout Asia, and today it is one of the major religions in the world. There are millions of followers around the globe. Buddha Purnima is not only a celebration of Buddha's birth, but also an occasion that reflects his teachings and the impact they have had on the world.
BUDDHA PURNIMA 2023: DATE AND TIME
While the exact dates of Gautama Buddha's birth and death are unknown, many historians place his life between 563 and 483 B.C.
Most people think he was born in Lumbini, Nepal, and died at 80 in Kushinagar, Uttar Pradesh.This year marks the 2585th birth anniversary of Gautam Buddha. Check below the purnima tithi timings and date.
- Buddha Purnima 2023: Friday, May 5, 2023
- Purnima Tithi begins: 02:14 pm on May 04, 2023
- Purnima Tithi ends: 01:33 pm on May 05, 2023
BUDDHA PURNIMA 2023: SIGNIFICANCE
Bodh Gaya is considered the most significant pilgrimage site for Buddhists with regard to Gautama Buddha's life. The other three notable pilgrimage sites are Kushinagar, Lumbini, and Sarnath.
It is widely believed that Gautama Buddha attained Enlightenment at Bodh Gaya, and Sarnath is recognised as the location where he first taught Dharma.
BUDDHA PURNIMA 2023: ALSO KNOWN AS
Buddha Purnima, also known as Buddha Jayanti, Vesak, Vaishaka, and Buddha's Birthday, marks the day that it is believed Gautama Buddha acquired enlightenment.
BUDDHA PURNIMA 2023: IMPORTANCE
The differences in North and South Indian beliefs are quite different when it comes to the incarnation of Lord Vishnu. It is deeply rooted in the diverse religious and cultural influences of the region. Despite their religious beliefs, both North and South India revere Lord Vishnu and his avatars.
The Vaishnavism of North India has been heavily influenced by the Bhagavata Purana.
Consequently, Krishna has been widely recognized as the 8th incarnation of Lord Vishnu in North India, followed by Gautama Buddha as the 9th incarnation.
Worship of Lord Vishnu and his avatars is still an important aspect of Indian culture, with millions of people visiting temples devoted to Lord Vishnu and his avatars each year.
BUDDHA PURNIMA 2023: NOBLE EIGHTFOLD PATH
The Noble Eightfold Path, based on Buddhist teachings, is as follows:
- Right Understanding
- Right Thought
- Right Action
- Right Speech
- Right Mindfulness
- Right Livelihood
- Right Effort
- Right Concentration