Asian News Buddhists across the globe celebrate Vesak Festival The Day of Buddha commemorates the birth, enlightenment (nirvana, likened to an experience of heaven), and death of Gautama Buddha, the founder of Buddhism.
News UN Secretary General calls for unity, service on Vesak Day UN Secretary General António Guterres called for "unity and service to others" in his message for the Day of Vesak on May 7.
