Bodhi Day
Every year on December 8th, Buddhists commemorated Siddhartha Gautama's discovery of enlightenment by meditation. Bodhi means awakening or enlightenment, according to the word Bodhi.
Siddhartha Gautama, Buddhism's founder, is commonly known as the Buddha. Siddhartha, once an Indian prince, converted his life of luxury for a much simpler one. Many believe Siddhartha learned how to relieve suffering and how to remove himself from it. Many believe Siddhartha began to sit under a Bodhi tree and meditate until he found the source of pain and how to free himself from it.
It took 49 days of unbroken meditation. Siddhartha became a Buddha after being enlightened and experiencing Nirvana, or "Awakened One." Boutput: Buddha's enlightenment has been the central tenant of the Buddhist faith for 2,500 years.
In Gaya, India, the Bodhi tree grows along the banks of the Falk River. Also located there is a Buddhist temple. Buddhists regard it as their most sacred site of pilgrimage.
How to celebrate #bodhiday
Though the day honors the Buddha's founder, the day follows the practice of enlightenment. The name of the Buddha is not displayed or fanfare herald through city streets. Some people like tea and cookies while others eat tea and cookies. Others decorate a Bodhi tree. For the most part, it's a day of meditation. Even if you are not Buddhist, you can still participate in this day.
- Learn more about the Buddhist faith
- Tina Turner, Kate Hudson, Keanu Reeves, Orlando Bloom, and Tiger Woods are among the celebrities who became Buddhists
- To signify Buddha's enlightenment, Light candles or put up brightly colored lights to signify Buddha's enlightenment
- Mindfulness in Plain English is a book that describes Buddhism, including Buddhist Philosophy: Essential Readings, Taking the Path of Zen, and Mindfulness in Plain English
- Watch documentaries about Buddha, including The Buddha's Life of Siddhartha and Angry Monk
y on social media. Remember to post this day on social media with #BodhiDay.
Bodhi day history
Buddhism is a Buddhist religion that celebrates Buddha's birth, enlightenment, and death in a single day. They celebrate Vesak Day in the Czech calendar and follow the lunar calendar to prepare for the observance.. 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... On the 8th day of the lunar calendar's 12th month, Mahayana Buddhists observe Bodhi Day, which means the dates change from year to year.
However, Bodhi Day in Japan follows the Gregorian calendar. This is thanks to Emperor Meiji, who started the westernization of Japan when he reigned from 1867 to 1912. On December 8th, every year, Bodhi Day in Japan is celebrated. Year it was established as a day of observance in the United States, it's not known what year it was.
