Buddha Purnima 2023: Date, Day, Time, Significance, Quotes, Wishes, Celebrations, and More

Buddha Purnima 2023: Buddha Purnima is also known as Buddha Jayanti, Vesak, Vaishaka, and Buddha's Birthday. It is observed on the full moon day of the Baisakh month annually, that is April or May. This year, it will be celebrated on May 5, 2023. It is believed that on Buddha Purnima, Gautama Buddha attained enlightenment. The day is not far away, so take a look at the puja timings, its significance, some inspirational quotes by Lord Buddha, and wishes to share on the day.

Buddha Purnima is a significant day as on this day Gautama Buddha attained enlightenment. The day is commemorated by Buddhists and Hindus across the world and is a major festival in countries like India, Nepal, Bhutan, Burma, Thailand, Tibet, China, Vietnam, Mongolia, Cambodia, Singapore, Indonesia, Sri Lanka, etc. and every country celebrates the festival in their own way.

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Buddha Purnima 2023:  Tithi and Puja Time

As per sources, the tithi of Purnima is expected to begin on May 4, 2023 - 11:44 PM, and will end at 11:03 PM on May 5, 2023.

The birth name of Gautama Buddha was Siddhartha Gautama. He was born c. 6th–4th century BCE, Lumbini, near Kapilavastu, Shakya republic, Kosala kingdom (now in Nepal). Buddha's birth anniversary is observed as Buddha Purnima. It is believed that on this day, he attained enlightenment. He died at Kusinara, Malla Republic, Magadha kingdom (now Kasia, India). 

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Buddha Purnima 2023: Story

Prince Siddhartha was the name given to Lord Buddha at birth. His mother Maya was a Koliyan princess, while his father Suddhodana was the leader of the Shakya tribe. He once discovered a dead body, a sick man, and an elderly man. He desired to look into the causes of the sorrow. At the age of 29, he left his home in search of the causes of all his sorrow. He then looked into other teachings, entered a deep meditation, and when he awoke at the age of 35 with all the solutions, he was popular as Mahatma Buddha. He gave all the people sermons on how to live a spiritually-based life. He exhorted them to follow a spiritual path.

Buddha Purnima 2023: Significance

Lord Buddha preached Dharma (duty), non-violence, harmony, and kindness. At the age of 30, he left his worldly possessions and princedom to lead a life in search of truth and also to seek penance in the hopes of liberating himself from suffering.

It is believed that on this day, on the full moon day of May, three major events occur in the life of Lord Buddha. Firstly, Lord Buddha was born as Siddhartha Gautama in Lumbini. Secondly, after some years of hardships, he attained enlightenment under the shade of the Bodhi tree. Thirdly, after teaching several years of truth, he passed away when he was eighty years old at Kusinara. 

Buddha Purnima 2023: Celebration

On this day, people across the world offer prayers to Lord Buddha and seek knowledge and wisdom. Some people may visit Buddhist temples and make donations to the needy. Some devotees meditate, observe fasts, read the holy scriptures of the Buddhist religion, etc. Also, people celebrate Buddha Purnima by sharing wishes and quotes of Lord Buddha with their near and dear ones.

Buddha Purnima 2023: Inspirational Quotes by Lord Buddha

1. “If you knew what I know about the power of giving you would not let a single meal pass without sharing it in some way.”

2. “No one saves us but ourselves. No one can and no one may. We ourselves must walk the path.”

3. “Learn this from water: loud splashes the brook but the oceans depth are calm.”

4. “Radiate boundless love towards the entire world.”

5.  “A disciplined mind brings happiness.”

6. "It is better to conquer yourself than to win a thousand battles. Then the victory is yours. It cannot be taken from you."

7. “Peace comes from within.  Do not seek it without.”

8. “Your work is to discover your work and then with all your heart to give yourself to it.”

9. “Three things can not hide for long: the Moon, the Sun and the Truth.”

10. "Every human being is the author of his own health or disease."

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Buddha Purnima 2023: Wishes and Messages

1. Wish you always be showered with abundant fortune and prosperity and find the path to eternal happiness. Happy Buddha Purnima 2023!

2.  On Buddha Purnima, may the divine grace of Lord Buddha always be with you. 

3. May Lord Buddha guide us on the path of love, peace, and truth. Happy Buddha Purnima to you and your family

4. Warm wishes to you on this auspicious day of Buddha Purnima!

5. “Every morning we are born again. What we do today is what matters most.” Happy Buddha Purnima 2023!

6. Let us pray for peace and harmony for all humankind on this auspicious day. Happy Buddha Purnima.

7. The world will surely become a much better place to live if we understand the importance of happiness over money… Happy Buddha Purnima 2023!

8. May Lord Buddha remove the obstacles in our lives. Happy Buddha Purnima to you and your loved ones. 

9. “Suffering is not holding you, you are holding suffering.” Happy Buddha Purnima 2023!

10. This Buddha Purnima, may you get enlightened by the divine rays and grace of the Almighty.

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