Buddhists are those who practise the faith. Buddhism is one of the world's most philosophical faiths. Every year, Buddhists worldwide honour Lord Buddha's enlightenment and birth on Buddha Purnima. Aside from that, the day occurs on the Hindu month Vaishakh's fool moon day. Buddha Purnima will be observed on May 16 this year. In India, the event is celebrated with zest and devotion.
According to legend, Gautam Buddha was born as Prince Siddhartha Gautama in a Royal Family of Lumbini, Nepal, around the 6th-4th century BCE. For all Buddhists across the world, Buddha Purnima is one of the most important days.
As the day approaches, we've gathered some wishes, quotations, notes, and photographs for you to share with your friends and family. You may also use them to update your status on Facebook, WhatsApp, and Instagram.
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Buddha Purnima 2022: Wishes
- May the year be full of love, light, peace, and harmony! Happy Buddha Purnima!
- Heartiest greetings on this pious occasion!
- What you think, you become. What you feel, you attract. What you imagine, you create. Happy Buddha Purnima!
- Everything that has a beginning has an ending. Make your peace with that and all will be well. Happy Buddha Purnima!
- If the problem can be solved why worry? If the problem cannot be solved worrying will do you no good. Happy Buddha Purnima!
- On Buddha Purnima, may the divine grace of Lord Buddha always be with you. Happy Buddha Jayanti!
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Buddha Purnima 2022: Messages for WhatsApp, and Facebook status
- “Do not dwell in the past, do not dream of the future, concentrate the mind on the present moment.”
- "Every morning we are born again. What we do today is what matters most."
- "You will not be punished for your anger, you will be punished by your anger."
- "The trouble is, you think you have time.”
- "If you light a lamp for somebody, it will also brighten your path."
- “Happiness will never come to those who fail to appreciate what they already have.”
- “Every morning we are born again. What we do today is what matters most.”
- "Your worst enemy cannot harm you as much as your own unguarded thoughts."
- “Train your mind to see something good in everything.”
- “The quieter you become, the more you can hear.”
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Buddha Purnima 2022: Messages
- Wish you always be showered with abundant fortune and prosperity and find the path to eternal happiness. Happy Buddha Purnima.
- We are shaped by our thoughts; we become what we think. When the mind is pure, joy follows like a shadow that never leaves. Happy Buddha Purnima.
- Buddham Sharnam Gachami, Om Mani Padme Hum. May Lord Buddha enlighten you on the path of love, peace, and truth.
- Let us pray for peace and harmony for all humankind on this auspicious day. Happy Buddha Purnima.
- This Buddha Purnima, may you get enlightened by the divine rays and grace of the Almighty.
- On Buddha Purnima, here’s wishing you peace, love, happiness, good health, and prosperity.
- On this auspicious day, let us remember Lord Buddha’s teachings and spread the message of universal brotherhood and compassion for everyone. Warm wishes to you on Buddha Jayanti.
- May Lord Buddha destroy all sins and obstacles of your life. Happy Buddha Jayanti.
- On the auspicious occasion of Buddha Purnima, I wish that you may find rays of hope and your life is enlightened by the divine grace of Lord Buddha! Happy Buddha Jayanti!
- The world will surely become a much better place to live if we understand the importance of happiness over money… Happy Buddha Jayanti.
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