Some common celebrations in Buddhism include:
Vesak (also known as Buddha Day or Buddha Purnima)
This is the most important holiday in Buddhism, and it celebrates the birth, enlightenment, and death of the historical Buddha, Siddhartha Gautama. It typically falls on the full moon in May in the lunar calendar.
Asalha Puja
This holiday, also known as “Dharma Day,” celebrates the Buddha’s first sermon, in which he taught the Four Noble Truths and the Eightfold Path. It typically falls in July in the lunar calendar.
Magha Puja
This holiday, also known as “Sangha Day,” commemorates the gathering of the Buddha’s first followers, who were ordained, monks and nuns. It typically falls in February in the lunar calendar.
Parinirvana Day
This holiday marks the death of the Buddha and his passing into nirvana. It typically falls in February in the lunar calendar.
Rohatsu (also known as Bodhi Day)
This holiday commemorates the Buddha’s enlightenment, which he attained under the Bodhi tree. It typically falls on December 8 in the Gregorian calendar.
In addition to these holidays, Buddhists may also celebrate other events, such as the completion of a retreat or the ordination of a new monk or nun.
