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Faith calendars
The sacred days of seven traditions, each kept by its own calendar. See them, plan around them, and add the ones that matter to you to your phone.
Buddhist traditions keep different calendars: Vesak follows the Theravada full moon of Vesakha; East Asian communities mark the Buddha's birthday on the 8th day of the 4th lunar month. Your temple's date comes first.
- Nirvana DayThe Buddha's passing into final Nirvana, marked in many Mahayana communities.
- Buddha's Birthday (East Asia)The 8th day of the 4th lunar month, as kept in China, Korea and Vietnam.
- Vesak (Buddha Day)The Buddha's birth, enlightenment and passing, on the full moon of Vesakha (Theravada).
- Bodhi DayThe Buddha's enlightenment, marked on December 8 in many Mahayana communities.
Every tradition is shown by its own calendar and in its own words. If a date is wrong for your community, tell us and we will correct it. Contact