Themes: Buddhism; the life of the Buddha; the festivals of Wesak and Parinirvana Day; the Eightfold Path. Summary: this assembly is suitable at about the time of the festivals of Wesak (April or May) ...

Buddhists around the world celebrate the Buddha's attainment of the highest form of nirvana on Sunday, known as Nirvana Day. A statue of Buddha is pictured here in Singapore, May 15, 2010.

During Wesak, Buddhists make an effort to refrain from conflict and violence and they try to bring joy to others. Vegetarian food is eaten and in some countries birds or animals are released from ...

This Mahayan Buddhist holy day marks the death of the Buddha. This is a Mahayana Buddhist festival that marks the death of the Buddha. It is also known as Nirvana Day. Buddhists celebrate the death of ...