(RNS) — The White House will host its third-annual Vesak ceremony on Friday (May 5), continuing the administration’s tradition of celebrating the holiday that commemorates Buddha’s birth, death and ...

Local Buddhists will gather at Warren Fitzgerald Community Auditorium June 16 to celebrate International Vesak Day. The celebration commemorates the birth, enlightenment, and death of Buddha Gautama ...

May 23 (UPI) --President Joe Biden on Thursday recognized the contributions of American Buddhists as he marked the Buddhist holiday of Vesak. In a White House statement, Biden said, "Jill and I extend ...

Monday, May 12, 2025 is Vesak Day, the most sacred day to millions of Buddhists around the world. Traditions vary across Asia. In East Asian Buddhist schools, Vesak celebrates the birth of Buddha. In ...

(AP) — The birthday of the historical Buddha or Shakyamuni Buddha, known as Vesak in several countries, celebrates the birth of the child who became Prince Siddhartha around the end of the 4th century ...

On the occasion of Vesak Day, I convey my warmest greetings to Buddhists around the world. Vesak Day – commemorates the birth, enlightenment and passing of Buddha. And I express my sincere ...

(RNS) — The White House will play host to a Vesak ceremony on Thursday afternoon (May 23), the fourth time President Joe Biden’s administration has marked the annual Buddhist holiday celebrating the ...

I extend my best wishes to all of you and the many millions who mark Vesak around the globe. As we heard, it is a day of commemoration and celebration of the birth, enlightenment, and passing of the ...

The Flower Moon will show up this Thursday, and not only is it ringing in a holiday, but predictions from astrologers, too. The next full moon, known as the Flower Moon, will make its appearance at ...