In the Eastern tradition of Buddhism, the Full Moon in May is called Vesak, and is celebrated as the time that marks the birth, enlightenment and death of the Gautama Buddha. Informally referred to as “Buddha’s Birthday”, this Full Moon arrives on May 14th this year, at exactly 3:16 pm. The celebration of Buddha’s Birthday is called Vesak after the name of the month in which it falls in the Indian calendar.
Dark Sky Park: Buddha Moon
