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When is Vesak?

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What is Vesak?

Vesak (also known as Sinhalese or Visakah Puja) is the most important holiday in the Buddhist calendar. Vesak celebrates the birth, enlightenment and death of the Buddha. The name Vesak is derived from the name of the Buddhist month during which Vesak is celebrated.

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The Buddha wall calendar is host to a year of images picturing the beloved symbol of the Buddha. The images in this calendar are taken from across the globe, from ancient templates and palaces. Let this calming spiritual guide be your guide in the coming year.

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Some 2,500 years old, Buddhism is based on the teachings of the historical Buddha, Shakyamuni, who, after achieving enlightenment, began teaching others that they could transcend suffering through self-realization.