Vesak Bochea

Vesak Bochea Day, also known as Buddha Day, is a famous festival in Cambodia and one of the most important ceremonies for Buddhists around the world. Siddharta Gautama Shakyamuni Buddha's birth, enlightenment, and nirvana are commemorated on this day. Vesak Bochea is a Buddhist holy day celebrated by Buddhists in Nepal, Sri Lanka, Tibet, Bhutan, Bangladesh, India, and Southeast Asia, including Cambodia.

Vesak falls on the first full moon of the fourth lunar month in the Chinese calendar. The Gregorian calendar's date changes from year to year, but it is usually in May. During Vesak, the dharmachakra, or dharma wheel, is a common emblem. It is an eight-spoke wooden wheel. Buddha's teachings on the path to enlightenment are represented by the wheel. The eight spokes represent Buddhism's noble eightfold path.

Vesak Bochea Day is usually spent at pagodas by Cambodian Buddhists meditating, chanting, and listening to monks recite Buddha's poems and teachings. Many people may also bring food, candles, and flowers to the temple to give to the monks. Monk processions will also be seen, with people of all ages holding candles, incense sticks, and lotus flowers in their hands. The parade represents their offering of blessings to Lord Buddha. Hundreds of monks from various pagodas across the country are also invited to the food-offering event, which is seen to be a method for individuals to accumulate virtue in both this life and the next.

Date: May 15th