Buddha Purnima is celebrated all over the world to commemorate the birth of Gautama Buddha, the founder of Buddhism. Also known as Vesak and Buddha Jayanti, this festival is celebrated in different ways in countries like Japan, Cambodia, China, Indonesia, Nepal and USA; to name a few. Followers of Buddhism wear white clothes after a holy bath, preach the teachings of Lord Buddha and have kheer to celebrate the founder’s birthday.
Here are a few quotes by Gautama Buddha on his birth anniversary.
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