May 5, 2023.
Buddhists of the world commemorate three events of significance to Buddhists on Vesak Day, which is shared among all traditions and sects. They are—Birth, Enlightenment and the Parinibbana (passing away) of the Buddha. The United Nations resolved in 1999, to internationally observe the day at its headquarters in the US. The Sanskrit vaisakha or Pali term vesakha is the name given to the lunar month in the Hindu calendar which usually falls in May. In Mahayana traditions, the day is known by its Sanskrit name Vaisakha, while in Theravada it is Vesak.
The most significant teaching of the Buddha is Mindfulness. It is the accepted tradition in Buddhism as well as modern psycho-analysis. The Buddha knew that it was important to develop the right mindfulness for all aspects of life to examine things as they are. He encouraged profound thought and alertness of all things through the four fundamentals of mindfulness: they are contemplation of the body, feeling, states of mind and phenomena.
“This, O monks truly is the harmony, end of all formations, the discarding of rebirth, fading away of craving, detachment, annihilation is Nibbana”– The Buddha.