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Traditionally, when the sun is in Taurus—the sign of the builders—and the moon is full in Scorpio, Buddhist communities throughout the world commemorate the birth, enlightenment, and [[parinirvana]] (final nirvana) of the [[Gautama Buddha|Buddha]]. This celebration, known as '''Wesak''', derives its name from the month in the Indian lunar calendar in which it occurs—''Wesak'' or ''Vesak'' (Sinhalese), from the Sanskrit ''Vaisakha''. | Traditionally, when the sun is in Taurus—the sign of the builders—and the moon is full in Scorpio, Buddhist communities throughout the world commemorate the birth, enlightenment, and [[parinirvana]] (final nirvana) of the [[Gautama Buddha|Buddha]]. This celebration, known as '''Wesak''', derives its name from the month in the Indian lunar calendar in which it occurs—''Wesak'' or ''Vesak'' (Sinhalese), from the Sanskrit ''Vaisakha''. | ||
== The festival == | |||
On this date, disciples and bodhisattvas, [[angel]]s and [[elemental]]s gather in a valley in the Himalayas to receive the benediction of Lord Gautama, as he addresses his disciples throughout the world, contacting them on the many planes of their evolving consciousness and blessing all life as his flame encompasses the earth. Some say that the Buddha is seen physically by certain adepts and devotees as he brings his “flood of blessing” to the earth. | On this date, disciples and bodhisattvas, [[angel]]s and [[elemental]]s gather in a valley in the Himalayas to receive the benediction of Lord Gautama, as he addresses his disciples throughout the world, contacting them on the many planes of their evolving consciousness and blessing all life as his flame encompasses the earth. Some say that the Buddha is seen physically by certain adepts and devotees as he brings his “flood of blessing” to the earth. | ||