In 2021, Vesak Day is going to be celebrated on May 26.
Leaders have called upon the followers of Buddhism to celebrate the Vesak Day or Buddha Purnima festival at their respective homes in view of the lock-down caused by second surge of COVID-19 pandemic
Buddha Purnima or Vasak Day is related to the birth, enlightenment and passing away of Gautama Buddha in 563 BC.
The Buddha did not believe in the existence of God and Buddhism does not subscribe for theistic world view.
The great teachings of the Buddha are meant to liberate sentient beings from strife and suffering.
Here are some haiku that convey the essence of the teachings of the Buddha.
HAIKU:
Freedom from desires
Equanimity, calm mind,
Compassion are aims
~*~
Go for equity
Seek welfare of whole mankind
For peace to prevail
~*~
Live your transient life
With empathy and harmomy
Harm-hurt no one
~*~
Nothing is certain
We and the world are transient
Cause and effect rules
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