Events by Buddhist Calendar: Celebrations of Enlightenment and Compassion

Delve into the meaningful events and observances marked by the Buddhist Calendar, a lunar-based system that guides the spiritual life of Buddhists worldwide. Key events such as Vesak (Buddha’s Birthday, Enlightenment, and Passing), Magha Puja (the gathering of Buddha’s disciples), and Asalha Puja (Dhamma Day) are celebrated with deep devotion, meditation, and acts of compassion. Learn about the profound significance, historical origins, and diverse practices that make these occasions central to the Buddhist faith. Explore these sacred events and more on upcomingdates.com!

13 January 2025
All day

Celebrated by Mahayana Buddhists, marking the start of the new lunar year.

12 February 2025
All day

Commemorates the spontaneous gathering of 1,250 enlightened monks to honor the Buddha.

12 April 2025
All day

Celebrated by Theravada Buddhists, marking the start of the traditional New Year.

12 May 2025
All day

Celebrates the birth, enlightenment, and death of the Buddha.

10 July 2025
All day

Commemorates the Buddha’s first sermon at Deer Park, teaching the Four Noble Truths.

06 August 2025
All day

A day for Buddhists to make offerings to the hungry ghosts and honor their ancestors.

11 October 2025
All day

Marks the end of the monastic rains retreat and involves giving robes and other gifts to monks.

02 November 2025
All day

Celebrates the Buddha's descent from Tushita Heaven after teaching his mother.

02 February 2026
All day

Celebrated by Mahayana Buddhists, marking the start of the new lunar year.

02 February 2026
All day

Commemorates the spontaneous gathering of 1,250 enlightened monks to honor the Buddha.

11 April 2026
All day

Celebrated by Theravada Buddhists, marking the start of the traditional New Year.

01 May 2026
All day

Celebrates the birth, enlightenment, and death of the Buddha.

29 June 2026
All day

Commemorates the Buddha’s first sermon at Deer Park, teaching the Four Noble Truths.

26 July 2026
All day

A day for Buddhists to make offerings to the hungry ghosts and honor their ancestors.

01 October 2026
All day

Marks the end of the monastic rains retreat and involves giving robes and other gifts to monks.

22 October 2026
All day

Celebrates the Buddha's descent from Tushita Heaven after teaching his mother.

22 January 2027
All day

Commemorates the spontaneous gathering of 1,250 enlightened monks to honor the Buddha.

23 January 2027
All day

Celebrated by Mahayana Buddhists, marking the start of the new lunar year.

10 April 2027
All day

Celebrated by Theravada Buddhists, marking the start of the traditional New Year.

20 May 2027
All day

Celebrates the birth, enlightenment, and death of the Buddha.

18 July 2027
All day

Commemorates the Buddha’s first sermon at Deer Park, teaching the Four Noble Truths.

15 August 2027
All day

A day for Buddhists to make offerings to the hungry ghosts and honor their ancestors.

20 October 2027
All day

Marks the end of the monastic rains retreat and involves giving robes and other gifts to monks.

11 November 2027
All day

Celebrates the Buddha's descent from Tushita Heaven after teaching his mother.

10 February 2028
All day

Celebrated by Mahayana Buddhists, marking the start of the new lunar year.

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