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Buddha Purnima: Celebrations, Rituals, Enlightenment, Nirvana & Panchsheel

Buddha Purnima: Buddhist Culture & Traditions

This is the most sacred day in the Buddhist calendar and is celebrated with great enthusiasm. Although Buddhists regard every full moon as sacred, the moon of the month of Vaisakh / Baisakh (April – May) has special significance because it was on this day that the Buddha was born, attained enlightenment and Nirvana. This three-fold coincidence, gives Buddha Purnima …

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Life of Buddha: Early Life, Education, Enlightenment

Life of Buddha: Early Life, Education, Enlightenment

The three most significant events in the life of Gautam Buddha occurred on the same day. His birth, enlightenment and death (nirvana), all happened on a full moon night in April / May. This makes the day – called Buddha Purnima or Buddha Jayanti – all the more sacred for Buddhists. Below we have provided a brief biography of Gautam …

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Buddha Purnima: The Observances

Buddha Purnima: The Observances

Vesak, commemorating the birth, Enlightenment and death of Buddha, is observed as a public holiday in many Southeast Asian countries. Specially in countries like India, Sri Lanka, Myanmar, Cambodia, Laos, Thailand. In Japan and other Mahayana countries, however, the three events of Buddha are observed on separate days. In some countries the birth date is April 8, the Enlightenment date …

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Buddha Purnima around the world

Buddha Purnima in India Bodh Gaya (Bihar): Before his death, the Buddha enjoined his followers to make pilgrimages to four sites: Lumbini, where he was born; Uruvela (modern Bodh Gaya), the site of his enlightenment; Sarnath, the place of his first sermon; and Kushinara, where he died. Each of these sites may be visited today, and Bodh Gaya remains the …

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मीडिया की सच्चाई: सलीम खान – भारतीय मीडिया पर व्यंग

आज कलम का कागज से मैं दंगा करने वाला हूँ, मीडिया की सच्चाई को मै नंगा करने वाला हूँ। मीडिया जिसको लोकतंत्र का चौंथा खंभा होना था, खबरों की पावनता में जिसको गंगा होना था। आज वही दिखता है हमको वैश्या के किरदारों में, बिकने को तैयार खड़ा है गली चौक बाजारों में। दाल में काला होता है तुम काली …

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Aries Aries Compatibility: Birth, Love, Sex, Marriage, Business Partnership

Star Sign Compatibility Chart

Aries Aries Compatibility: Birth, Love, Sex, Marriage, Business Partnership — Aries zodiac displays the characteristics of independence, aversion to domination and control, sensitivity and a baby-like concern for self. The compatibility of a relationship between two Aries individuals depends on how well they accept and respect each other’s freedom. They need to forgo excessive emphasis on individualism and learn to …

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Pisces Man: Behavior, Characteristics, Lifestyle

Pisces Horoscope - मीन राशि

Pisces Man: Behavior, Characteristics And Lifestyle of Pisces Man — There are basically two types of Pisces men – those who go against the tide and those who go where it takes them. The former types remain on the lookout for the right opportunity, struggle against the world to utilize its full potential and triumph over life. The latter types remain …

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