Buddha Purnima or Buddha Jayanti, popularly known as Vesak, is commemorated as the birthday of Prince Siddhartha Gautama, the founder of Buddhism. Since Buddha was born, attained enlightenment and Nirvana on Purnima, the full moon period, the day is known as Buddha Purnima. As Buddha’s Birthday also falls in the Hindu month of Vaishakha, Buddha Jayanti is popular as Vesak …
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Buddha Jayanti is a special day for both Hindus and Buddhists in Nepal. On this day people celebrate the life of Lord Buddha; his Birth, Enlightenment and Mahaparinirvana (Death). Lumbini, in the western Terai plains of Nepal, is the place where Prince Siddhartha (known as the Buddha) was born. The newly-born Prince is believed to have taken seven steps and …
Read More »The Saint: Gautama Buddha English Poetry
The Saint: Gautama Buddha’s Poetry There is no suffering for the one who has completed the journey, who is freed from sorrow, who has freed oneself on all sides, who has thrown off all chains. The thoughtful exert themselves; they do not delight in a home; like swans who have left their lake, they leave their house and home. Those …
Read More »Twin Verses: Lord Buddha Poetry For Students
Buddha Purnima is the most sacred day in the Buddhist calendar. It is the most important festival of the Buddhists, and is celebrated with great enthusiasm. Although Buddhists regard every full moon as sacred, the moon of the month of Vaisakh has special significance because on this day the Buddha was born, attained enlightenment (nirvana), and attained parinirvana (nirvana-after-death of …
Read More »Earth Day Poetry For Students And Children
Earth Day was first celebrated on April 22, 1970 throughout the United States. Then to increase the awareness of the clean environment, the Earth Day was celebrated every year in the whole world. This year, the global theme of the 45th anniversary of ‘Prithvi Dill’ is inspiring everyone to come forward for environmental protection. On the occasion of Earth Day …
Read More »Ernie Elephant and the Little Mouse: Kids Funny Poetry
Learn About Elephants: The elephant is the biggest living animal on the land. It looks dark grey and ugly also. It has four pillar-like legs, two very big ears, two small eyes, a small tail, two tusks and a long trunk. The trunk of the elephant is like the hand of man. It uses its trunk as a hand for …
Read More »My Sister My Friend: A True Friend English Poetry
Siblings play a unique role in one another’s lives that simulates the companionship of parents as well as the influence and assistance of friends. Because siblings often grow up in the same household, they have a large amount of exposure to one another, like other members of the immediate family. However, though a sibling relationship can have both hierarchical and …
Read More »A Friend Can Save A Life: A Friend Making A Difference
A Friend Can Save A Life: A Friend Making A Difference That girl’s heart aches, Her smile is fake. The cuts sting, Her phone rings. She ignores And thinks life’s a bore. But she doesn’t know There are people who care. She doesn’t know That they’ve always been there. She’s tired of being joked at school, She’s tired of being …
Read More »Football at Local Pub: Soccer Match Poem For Students
First international match staged: Matches between English and London-based Scottish players had been played in London between 1870 and 1872. But the first official international match between the countries was staged at the West of Scotland Cricket Ground on St Andrew’s Day, 1872. Watched by 4,000 spectators, the match ended in a 0-0 draw although Scotland came nearest to scoring when the …
Read More »Life of Lord Buddha: English Poem for Students and Children
There arose a Soul princely Before Christ, in the sixth century, To revive the Hindu religion mighty, Of India, the ancient country. He was a great reformer, Born to Suddhodana, his father, And Maya, his devoted mother, To shine on their cap as a feather. Born in a grove, Lumbini At the bank of river, Rohini, Near Kapilavastu, a small …
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