Vesak Day in 2022

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2022 Date	May 16, 2022
2023 Date	May 5, 2023

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Vesak Day in 2022

Vesak Day, or the day of the Full Moon, is one of the most important dates on the Buddhist calendar. It celebrates the birth of Buddha in 623 B.C. It was also on this day that the Buddha attained enlightenment and, coincidently, it is the day he passed away eighty years later.

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Warm wishes to all those celebrating Vesak! Learn more as people around the world celebrate the Day of the Full Moon: https://t.co/7xyParl9We 📸: #Vesak celebration at UNHQ in NYC in 2018 https://t.co/QX3uKMjvcA
— United Nations (@UN) May 16, 2022

#Vesak, the Day of the Full Moon in May, is the most sacred day in #Buddhism around the world. Millions around the world follow the teachings of the Buddha and on the #DayofVesak commemorate the birth, the attainment of enlightenment and the passing away of the Buddha. https://t.co/VwgqZuBDa0
— Wheaton Franciscans (@wheatonfran) May 16, 2022

Happy Vesak from East Bay Meditation Center! Full moon day in May 2022, celebrating birth, enlightenment and death of Gautama Buddha in some Buddhist countries. https://t.co/Qcezu2y5J9
— EBMC (@ebmc_oakland) May 15, 2022

Do you know that Vesak Day is celebrated every Full Moon in May? It is a celebration of the 3 key significant periods in Buddha’s life: the birth, the enlightenment and the death of Buddha.
— ♂ (@heyfortunae) May 14, 2022

Today is Vesak, a holiday also known as Buddha Jayanti, Buddha Purnima, and Buddha Day. It is a Buddhist festival that commemorates the birth, enlightenment, and death of Buddha. It is traditionally held during a full moon in May, when Buddhists gather i… https://t.co/xPBCV0Az85 https://t.co/B0bQZ2h4NO
— LSSNCA (@LSS_NCA) May 16, 2022

Happy Vesak Day!🪷🧘🏻‍♀️ A prince was born on this full moon day, and he defeated mara with poise and grace where finally found the middle way. Lastly, in peace and calm he passed away. 🪷 #VesakDay #VesakDay2022 #Vesak #HappyVesakDay https://t.co/uCYNtx8Jff
— Tea🍵 (@blazexice) May 16, 2022

Last night’s full moon is a celebratory symbol of the most important day in the Buddhist calendar. It signals the start of one of the biggest Buddhist festivals, Vesak, which honors #Buddha’s birth, enlightenment and death. 📷 Seated Buddha Torso, late 3rd century https://t.co/3vdlyN3wmn
— Brooklyn Museum (@brooklynmuseum) May 16, 2022

GM! At midnight, we will observe Vesak, the May lunar eclipse during which the Buddha was born and found enlightenment. Some call it a blood moon, others more peacefully call it a flower moon. Have a great day!❤️‍🔥 #NFTs #NFTFAM #nftart https://t.co/WhevhgO3hT https://t.co/cmAzZzPkln
— Danitta Push (@danitta_push) May 16, 2022

Oh, dear Vesak moon; shine that peaceful glow on me - to see the world in a new light. Pics - this morning in #Denham #SharkBay #WA #wanderoutyonder 🙏🏻 https://t.co/2SDmHoFyoK
— Steph Johnson (@satirecluse) May 15, 2022

Today is Vesak, also known as Buddha Purnima, or Buddha Day! Vesak, which is celebrated on the day of the first full moon in May, commemorates the birth, enlightenment, and passing of Siddhartha Gautama. https://t.co/D9Y9h0yJ9O #ExploreYourWorld @pbsteachers https://t.co/CdLZRlLmDx
— NYS Education Department (@NYSEDNews) May 16, 2022