05/05/2023
Vesak or Buddha Jayanti, also known as Buddha Purnima is celebrated on the full moon day in the month of Vaisakha as per the vikram samvat calendar, which is why it is also called Vesak.
Buddha Purnima is a day of reflection and introversion for Buddhists, as they remember the life and teachings of the Buddha and strive to follow his path of compassion, wisdom, and peace. It is an occasion to renew one's commitment to the practice of the Dharma. This festival is known to deepen one's understanding of the Four Noble Truths, the Noble Eightfold Path, and other core teachings of Buddhism. Many people also perform acts of charity and kindness as a way of expressing their gratitude for the teachings of the Lord Buddha.
On this auspicious occasion, The Training and Placement Cell, NIT Sikkim wishes you all a Happy Buddha Purnima, and may the life of Buddha become an inspiration for us to become more focused in our life as Lord Buddha.