IBC celebrated the auspicious day of Vesak Purnima with reverence and piety on 5th May. International Buddhist Confederation (IBC) in coordination with the Himalayan Buddhist Culture Association (HBCA) celebrated the event at the National Museum, New Delhi.
- The celebrations to commemorate the Triple Blessed Day of Shakyamuni Buddha’s birth, enlightenment and Mahaparinirvana were organised by the Ministry of Culture along with International Buddhist Confederation and the Himalayan Buddhist Cultural Association.
- Vaishakh Buddha Purnima is the most sacred day of the year for Buddhists all over the world as it marks the three main events of Lord Buddha’s life – Birth, Enlightenment, and Mahaparinirvana.
- The day assumes special significance since Buddhism originated in India.
- Since 1999 it has also been recognized by the United Nations as the ‘UN Day of Vesak’.
- This year the Vaishakh Buddha Purnima was being celebrated on 5th May.
