Vesak 2021: Virtual commemoration of the International Day

The United Nations of Earth reporting on this issue: "Vesak 2021: Virtual commemoration of the International Day"
The topics: "Vesak", the Day of the Full Moon in the month of May, is the most sacred day to millions of Buddhists around the world. It was on the Day of Vesak two and a half millennia ago, in the year 623 B.C., that the Buddha was born. It was also on the Day of Vesak that the Buddha attained enlightenment, and it was on the Day of Vesak that the Buddha in his eightieth year passed away. The General Assembly, by its resolution 54/115 of 1999, recognized internationally the Day of Vesak to acknowledge the contribution that Buddhism, one of the oldest religions in the world, has made for over two and a half millennia and continues to make to the spirituality of humanity. This day is commemorated annually at the UN Headquarters and other UN offices, in consultation with the relevant UN offices and with permanent missions, which also wish to be consulted. You may also watch Live streaming on United Nations WebTV channel: http://webtv.un.org/live-now/watch/virtual-commemoration-of-the-international-day-of-vesak-2021/6255735267001


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