Mar 29, 2024

Today celebration of Buddha Jayanti

Today celebration of Buddha Jayanti

KATHMANDU, May 05:Gautam Buddha's 2567th birth anniversary, known as Buddha Jayanti, is being commemorated across the country by honoring his contributions to the establishment of world peace.

Buddha, the ninth incarnation of Lord Bishnu, was born on Shukla Purnima in the lunar month of Baisakh. The Buddha's birth, enlightenment, and Mahaparinirvan (death) all occurred on the same day, which is a big coincidence. The Day is revered by Buddhist communities all across the world, including Nepal.

The birth anniversary of Buddha, the apostle of nonviolence and peace, is being commemorated in monasteries by spiritual leaders and gurus. The government has urged everyone to light their houses in honor of Buddha Jayanti.

On Buddha Jayanti, grand ceremonies are being held in Lumbini, Swayambhu, and Bauddha. 

Buddha, born into the royal family of King Suddhodhan and Queen Mayadevi, left his palace for penance at the age of 29. He is also known as the 'Light of Asia'.

Buddhist philosophy is taught at world-renowned universities such as Oxford, Cambridge, and Harvard. In Nepal, MA programs in Buddhist philosophy are available at Tribhuvan University, Nepal Sanskrit University, and Lumbini Bauddha University.

The teachings and sermons of Lord Buddha over his 80-year life are collected in the 'binaya','sutta', 'abhidhamma', and 'tripitaka'.

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