"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 ...

Wesak Day, observed on the full moon of the lunar month of May, commemorates the birth, enlightenment, and passing of Prince Siddhartha Gautama, who became the Buddha.

So during Wesak/Parinirvana Day (whichever is appropriate) - and for the rest of the year as well - we can all learn from the Buddha's teachings to make the world a better, kinder place. 7.

‘Mechamato Movie’, a local anime production, has proven to be a hit with Malaysians, earning RM1.1 million on its first day of screening. (Bernama pic) KUALA LUMPUR: ...

KUALA LUMPUR: Special prayers will be held at the Buddhist Maha Vihara Temple in Brickfields from this evening to mark Wesak Day. Buddhist chief high priest of Malaysia, Venerable Datuk K. Sri ...

Vesak (say "VEE-sak") is the most important day in the Buddhist calendar. It’s a holiday that celebrates the birth of Buddha. He's the person who began the religion known as Buddhism. The day is ...

PETALING JAYA: Preparations for Wesak Day are in full swing, with organisers and devotees putting final touches on what promises to be a vibrant and meaningful celebration.

Matt Tebbutt is joined by a host of special guests, including Nihal Arthanayake, Tanya Moodie and Ken Hom, for Wesak Day, a festival celebrating the birth, death and enlightenment of Buddha. Show ...

Several roads around George Town will be closed tomorrow to make way for the Penang Wesak Day procession, which is expected to attract over 25,000 visitors. Timur Laut police chief Soffian Santong ...