A statue of Buddha sitting in meditation on a pile of stones with a lotus flower and green leaves

Buddhist Lent

Buddhist Lent, observed on July 30 in many International Buddhist communities, marks a sacred period of retreat, discipline, and spiritual reflection. Monks […]

People gathered around a Buddha statue with colorful lanterns

Poson Festival

Observed by many communities around June 29, the Poson Festival commemorates the introduction of Buddhism to Sri Lanka by Arahat Mahinda. This […]

Buddha Day

Buddha Day

Buddha Day, observed on May 24, commemorates the enlightenment, birth, and passing of the Buddha through serene rituals and reflective observance. It […]

Songkran Water Festival

Celebrated on April 13, the Songkran Water Festival marks the traditional Thai New Year in Thailand. Rooted in Buddhist and Hindu customs, […]