563 THIS DAY IN HISTORY April 08

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563 THIS DAY IN HISTORY April 08  






Buddhists celebrate the birth of Gautama Buddha


Lord Buddha was born Prince Siddhartha Gautama on the Purnima Tithi (full moon day) in 563 BC in Lumbini (modern-day Nepal). In Hinduism, Buddha is considered the ninth avatar of Lord Vishnu.



While there are some beliefs within certain Hindu traditions that consider Buddha to be an avatar of Lord Vishnu, this is not a universally held belief.


In Hinduism, there are multiple avatars of Lord Vishnu that are recognized and celebrated, including Lord Rama and Lord Krishna. However, the status of Buddha as an avatar of Vishnu is not widely accepted in Hinduism and is more commonly associated with certain sects of Buddhism.


It is worth noting that while there may be some cultural and religious connections between Hinduism and Buddhism, they are distinct and separate religions with their own unique beliefs and practices.


April 08 marks the celebration of the birth of Gautama Buddha, the founder of Buddhism. Also known as Vesak or Buddha Day, this day is considered one of the most important days in the Buddhist calendar.


Buddha was born in Lumbini, a town in present-day Nepal, around the year 563 BCE. His birth name was Siddhartha Gautama, and he was born into a royal family. At the age of 29, he left his privileged life behind to seek enlightenment and understand the nature of suffering. After six years of wandering and meditation, he attained enlightenment under a bodhi tree in Bodh Gaya, India.


Buddha's teachings emphasized the Four Noble Truths, which state that suffering exists, suffering arises from craving and attachment, suffering can be overcome, and the path to the end of suffering is the Eightfold Path. These teachings have had a profound impact on millions of people around the world, and Buddhism has become one of the major religions in the world.


On this day, Buddhists around the world celebrate the birth of Buddha, as well as his enlightenment and death, which all occurred on the same day according to the Buddhist calendar. This day is an occasion for reflection, meditation, and acts of kindness and generosity. It is also a time for Buddhist communities to come together and celebrate their shared beliefs and values.

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THIS DAY IN HISTORY April 08
Buddhists celebrate the birth of Gautama Buddha
Buddha's Birthday The Buddha's Birthday is an important day of celebration for Buddhists around the world.
Japanese Buddhists, whose tradition says April 8 was Buddha’s birthday.

Since 1963, the state of Hawaii has recognized April 8 of each year as "Buddha Day", which celebrates the birth of Siddhartha Gautama, the founder of Buddhism.

Other ethnic Buddhist groups regard either May 16

Hindu Buddha Jayanti or Buddha Purnima is the celebration of the birth of Gautama Buddha, and this year it will be observed on May 26.
It falls on the full moon day in the Hindu month of Vaisakha, which usually corresponds to the month of May in the Gregorian calendar. In 2023, Buddha Purnima will be observed on May 26. The festival is celebrated with great enthusiasm and devotion by Buddhists all over the world.

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