Bodhi Day
Buddhists observe the day that Siddhartha Gautama achieved enlightenment by meditation on December 8th each year.. The word Bodhi refers to awakening or enlightenment.
The Buddha's founder, Siddhartha Gautama, is commonly known as the Buddha. Siddhartha, the former Indian prince, later changed his life of luxury for a much simpler one. Many believe Siddhartha began to sit under a Bodhi tree and meditate until he found the source of suffering and how to free himself from it.
It took 49 days of unbroken meditation to begin. Siddhartha became a Buddha after being enlightened and experiencing Nirvana, or "Awakened One." Buddha's enlightenment has served as the central tenant of the Buddhist faith for 2,500 years.
In Gaya, India, the Bodhi tree grows near the Falk River's banks. A Buddhist temple is also located there. Buddhists visit it as their most sacred site of pilgrimage.
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Although the day honors the founder of the Buddhist faith, the day's celebrations also reflects the ways of enlightenment. The name of the Buddha is not displayed or fanfare herald through city streets. There are no parades or fanfare heralds. Some people like tea and cookies. Others like tea and cookies. Some decorate a Bodhi tree. For those, it's a day of meditiation. And if you aren't Buddhist, you can still participate in this day.
- Learn about the Buddhist faith
- Learn how these celebrities became Buddhists by reading this article: Tina Turner, Kate Hudson, Keanu Reeves, Orlando Bloom, and Tiger Woods
- To mark Buddha's enlightenment, Light candles or put up brightly colored lights to signify Buddha's enlightenment
- Mindfulness in Plain English is one of the many books on Buddhism, including Buddhist Philosophy: Essential Readings, Taking the Path of Zen, and Mindfulness in Plain English. Buddhist Philosophy is among the Buddha Philosophy books available
- Watch documentaries about Buddha, including The Story of Siddhartha and Angry Monk. The Buddha is a Buddha
With #BodhiDay, you can commemorate this day on social media.
Bodhi day history
Some Buddhists observe Buddha's birth, enlightenment, and death all in one day. They celebrate Vesak Day in the Czech calendar and follow the lunar calendar to prepare for the observance. In China, Korea, and Vietnam, Mahayana Buddhists in China, Korea, and Vietnam break up Vesak into three separate holy days. One of the three days includes Buddha's enlightenment or Bodhi Day.. Mahayana Buddhists observe Bodhi Day on the 8th day of the lunar calendar's 12th month, which means the dates change from year to year.
Bodhi Day in Japan follows the Gregorian calendar, but not in Japan. Emperor Meiji, who initiated Japan's westernization from 1867 to 1912, started the westernization of Japan when he reigned from 1867 to 1912. Every year, Bodhi Day in Japan is celebrated on December 8th. It's unknown what year it was declared as a day of observance. It's not known what year it was.
