Acts of devout worship were observed this weekend as the hallowed Vesak Poya commemorating the Birth, Enlightenment and Passing Away of the Buddha, was marked throughout the country.

After attaining enlightenment at Buddha Gaya on a Vesak Poya Day (in May) 2600 years ago, Sakyamuni Gotama Buddha had thought to himself whether there were no people alive, who could comprehend his ...

Wesak is the most important of the Buddhist festivals and is celebrated on the full moon in May. In 2024 Wesak takes place on Thursday 23 May. Wesak is a very colourful and happy celebration ...