{"id":27985,"date":"2022-05-15T11:00:00","date_gmt":"2022-05-15T05:30:00","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/connect.healthkart.com\/?p=27985"},"modified":"2023-04-26T11:18:19","modified_gmt":"2023-04-26T05:48:19","slug":"buddhas-birthday-understanding-the-significance-of-this-day-and-buddhist-meditation","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.healthkart.com\/connect\/buddhas-birthday-understanding-the-significance-of-this-day-and-buddhist-meditation\/","title":{"rendered":"<strong>Buddha\u2019s Birthday: Understanding The Significance Of This Day And Buddhist Meditation<\/strong>"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<p>The world celebrates the birth, attaining enlightenment, and death of Lord Buddha on May 16 every year. This day is also known and celebrated as Buddha\u2019s Birthday or Buddha Jayanti, Buddha Purnima, Buddha Pournami, and Vesak. This Buddhist festival is celebrated in Asia (East and South), especially at <strong>Gautam Buddha birth place<\/strong> in Lumbini, Nepal. It is celebrated with the purpose of honouring the birth of Gautama Buddha, earlier known as Prince Siddhartha Gautama, the founder of Buddhism.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<div id=\"ez-toc-container\" class=\"ez-toc-v2_0_81 counter-hierarchy ez-toc-counter ez-toc-grey ez-toc-container-direction\">\n<div class=\"ez-toc-title-container\">\n<p class=\"ez-toc-title\" style=\"cursor:inherit\">Table of Contents<\/p>\n<span class=\"ez-toc-title-toggle\"><a href=\"#\" class=\"ez-toc-pull-right ez-toc-btn ez-toc-btn-xs ez-toc-btn-default ez-toc-toggle\" aria-label=\"Toggle Table of Content\"><span class=\"ez-toc-js-icon-con\"><span class=\"\"><span class=\"eztoc-hide\" style=\"display:none;\">Toggle<\/span><span class=\"ez-toc-icon-toggle-span\"><svg style=\"fill: #999;color:#999\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" class=\"list-377408\" width=\"20px\" height=\"20px\" viewBox=\"0 0 24 24\" fill=\"none\"><path d=\"M6 6H4v2h2V6zm14 0H8v2h12V6zM4 11h2v2H4v-2zm16 0H8v2h12v-2zM4 16h2v2H4v-2zm16 0H8v2h12v-2z\" fill=\"currentColor\"><\/path><\/svg><svg style=\"fill: #999;color:#999\" class=\"arrow-unsorted-368013\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" width=\"10px\" height=\"10px\" viewBox=\"0 0 24 24\" version=\"1.2\" baseProfile=\"tiny\"><path d=\"M18.2 9.3l-6.2-6.3-6.2 6.3c-.2.2-.3.4-.3.7s.1.5.3.7c.2.2.4.3.7.3h11c.3 0 .5-.1.7-.3.2-.2.3-.5.3-.7s-.1-.5-.3-.7zM5.8 14.7l6.2 6.3 6.2-6.3c.2-.2.3-.5.3-.7s-.1-.5-.3-.7c-.2-.2-.4-.3-.7-.3h-11c-.3 0-.5.1-.7.3-.2.2-.3.5-.3.7s.1.5.3.7z\"\/><\/svg><\/span><\/span><\/span><\/a><\/span><\/div>\n<nav><ul class='ez-toc-list ez-toc-list-level-1 ' ><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-1\" href=\"https:\/\/www.healthkart.com\/connect\/buddhas-birthday-understanding-the-significance-of-this-day-and-buddhist-meditation\/#Significance_of_Buddha_Purnima\" >Significance of Buddha Purnima<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-2\" href=\"https:\/\/www.healthkart.com\/connect\/buddhas-birthday-understanding-the-significance-of-this-day-and-buddhist-meditation\/#Story_of_Vesak\" >Story of Vesak<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-3\" href=\"https:\/\/www.healthkart.com\/connect\/buddhas-birthday-understanding-the-significance-of-this-day-and-buddhist-meditation\/#Celebrating_Vesak_Buddhas_Birthday\" >Celebrating Vesak (Buddha\u2019s Birthday)<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-4\" href=\"https:\/\/www.healthkart.com\/connect\/buddhas-birthday-understanding-the-significance-of-this-day-and-buddhist-meditation\/#Buddhist_Meditation\" >Buddhist Meditation<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-5\" href=\"https:\/\/www.healthkart.com\/connect\/buddhas-birthday-understanding-the-significance-of-this-day-and-buddhist-meditation\/#A_Guide_to_Practising_Mindful_Meditation\" >A Guide to Practising Mindful Meditation<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-6\" href=\"https:\/\/www.healthkart.com\/connect\/buddhas-birthday-understanding-the-significance-of-this-day-and-buddhist-meditation\/#Conclusion\" >Conclusion<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-7\" href=\"https:\/\/www.healthkart.com\/connect\/buddhas-birthday-understanding-the-significance-of-this-day-and-buddhist-meditation\/#Frequently_Asked_Questions_About_Lord_Buddhas_birthday\" >Frequently Asked Questions About Lord Buddha&#8217;s birthday<\/a><ul class='ez-toc-list-level-3' ><li class='ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-8\" href=\"https:\/\/www.healthkart.com\/connect\/buddhas-birthday-understanding-the-significance-of-this-day-and-buddhist-meditation\/#Q1_What_is_done_on_Lord_Buddhas_birthday\" >Q1. What is done on Lord Buddha&#8217;s birthday?<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-9\" href=\"https:\/\/www.healthkart.com\/connect\/buddhas-birthday-understanding-the-significance-of-this-day-and-buddhist-meditation\/#Q2_What_is_the_purpose_of_celebrating_Buddhas_birthday\" >Q2. What is the purpose of celebrating Buddha&#8217;s birthday?<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-10\" href=\"https:\/\/www.healthkart.com\/connect\/buddhas-birthday-understanding-the-significance-of-this-day-and-buddhist-meditation\/#Q3_Does_Korea_have_a_holiday_on_Buddhas_birthday\" >Q3. Does Korea have a holiday on Buddha\u2019s birthday?<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-11\" href=\"https:\/\/www.healthkart.com\/connect\/buddhas-birthday-understanding-the-significance-of-this-day-and-buddhist-meditation\/#Q4_Why_is_the_term_Vesak_used_for_Buddhas_birthday\" >Q4. Why is the term Vesak used for Buddha&#8217;s birthday?<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/li><\/ul><\/nav><\/div>\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Significance_of_Buddha_Purnima\"><\/span><strong>Significance of Buddha Purnima<\/strong><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>Buddha Purnima, or Buddha\u2019s Birthday, was declared a public holiday in India by the then minister of law and justice, B. R. Ambedkar. It is celebrated especially in Arunachal Pradesh, Lahaul and Spiti district, Ladakh, Kinnaur, Sikkim, Bodhgaya, and various parts of North Bengal such as Darjeeling, Kurseong, Kalimpong, and Maharashtra (inhabiting 77% of all Indian Buddhists), as well as in other parts of India as per the Indian calendar. This is how this day is celebrated:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ol class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>A sweet rice porridge, commonly known as Kheer, is served. It recalls the story of a maiden, Sujata, who in Lord Buddha\u2019s life, offered him a bowl of milk porridge.&nbsp;<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>In Bodhgaya, India at the Mahabodhi Temple, this auspicious day is celebrated with remarkable enthusiasm. The temple is colourfully decorated.&nbsp;<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Special prayers are performed under the Bodhi Tree by the devotees of Gautam Buddha to celebrate Buddha\u2019s attainment of enlightenment (when he discovered life\u2019s meaning).&nbsp;<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>This time also reflects on what it means to be a Buddhist and the teachings of Buddha\u2019s lifetime.&nbsp;<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Story_of_Vesak\"><\/span><strong>Story of Vesak<\/strong><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>Buddhists believe in the teachings of Siddhartha Gautama, popularly known as the Buddha, and not in a single God who is believed to have created the world and all living things in it.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Prince Siddhartha is believed to be born into a wealthy family in the 5th Century B.C in what is now known as Nepal. It\u2019s said that Prince Siddhartha realised that luxury and wealth cannot guarantee happiness. So, he travelled all around the world as a homeless man to learn more about it and witnessed the suffering in the world. After six years of meditation and studying on his travels, he finally reached his goal of finding meaning in life and became spiritually aware. This was his enlightenment.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Going through this journey, he attained the title of Buddha and taught the followers about his experiences for the rest of his life. Buddha is recognized as a title, which means the awakened one or the enlightened.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Celebrating_Vesak_Buddhas_Birthday\"><\/span><strong>Celebrating Vesak<\/strong><strong> (<\/strong><strong>Buddha\u2019s Birthday<\/strong><strong>)<\/strong><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>Followers of Buddhism around the globe decorate their homes with lanterns, take part in parades, and wear white clothes to mark the occasion.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>A ceremony where water is poured over the shoulders of a statue of the Buddha is performed to remind people to clear their minds of negative thoughts like hatred and greed. This ceremony is known as \u2018Bathing the Buddha\u2019.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Animals, birds, and insects may also be released by people while celebrating something known as life release to give freedom to those who are imprisoned, tortured, or are in captivity against their will.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Buddhist_Meditation\"><\/span><strong>Buddhist Meditation<\/strong><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>Meditation is an essential element of Buddhism. In Buddhism, the <a href=\"https:\/\/connect.healthkart.com\/10-health-benefits-of-meditation-you-cannot-miss\/bid-6255\">practice of meditation<\/a> is known as Buddhist meditation. And, in the classical language of Buddhism, meditation is known as bh\u0101van\u0101 which translates to \u201cmental development.\u201d<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>In layman\u2019s terms, meditation means to engage in a kind of mental exercise by concentrating one\u2019s breathing to focus one\u2019s thoughts and reaching a heightened level of spiritual awareness.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Buddhists practise meditation as a path toward freedom from cravings, destruction, and clinginess. This is also known as awakening, which results in the achievement of enlightenment. There are a variety of meditation techniques that aid in the attainment of a wholesome state of mind.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>1. Meditation for Peace and Calm<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>A person who is calm on the inside is a person who can be calm on the outside. Peace comes from within. Anyone can do it if they really want to and there is no wrong or right way to do it. The most used method is by <a href=\"https:\/\/connect.healthkart.com\/breathing-exercises-for-covid-19\/\">controlling your breathing<\/a>.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Close your eyes. Take a deep breath. Relax your body. Let go of tension. Focus on the natural rise and fall of your breathing. Exhale any tension as you breathe out. Try to be present in the moment. Repeat as and when necessary.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>2. Meditation for Inner Peace<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Meditation can be practised for attaining inner peace as it eliminates worries, fears, and anxiety. It helps to control stress and negative and unhappy thoughts, promoting a state of mental and emotional composure as well as confidence.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>3. Meditation for Mind Peace<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>One of the most effective ways to achieve peace of mind is to practise mindful meditation. It allows a clear point of view toward everyday problems faced by a person. Meditation allows a person to remove themselves from the equation and look at it from a different perspective. It takes a quick 10 minutes of your morning and has the potential to change your life.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>At first, you might need a bit of practice but once you\u2019re set, it can help you achieve real happiness, lasting inner strength, and peace of mind.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"A_Guide_to_Practising_Mindful_Meditation\"><\/span><strong>A Guide to Practising Mindful Meditation<\/strong><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>On <strong>Gautam Buddha birth date<\/strong> this year, let us discuss a few points about how you can practise mindful meditation:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ol class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>First, find a quiet and comfortable place to sit. If you\u2019re a beginner, you can sit on a chair with your back straight, chin up, your feet flat on the floor, and your arms resting comfortably.&nbsp;<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Then, set an alarm for 10 minutes to avoid wondering when the time will be up.&nbsp;<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Now, close your eyes shut and take a few slow, deep breaths.&nbsp;<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Focus on your breathing. Don\u2019t try to control it, let it flow naturally. Don\u2019t worry if your thoughts wander. Acknowledge them but don\u2019t react to them. Try to focus on your breathing. Once you start feeling in control, imagine a ball in your mind.&nbsp;<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Now, fill that ball with the problems that cause you stress. Think of letting go of one of those problems every time you exhale. Repeat until the ball is empty.&nbsp;<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Finally, imagine a warm feeling, let it take up space until it fills the void completely. Imagine that this feeling contains the solutions to all the problems. Let yourself be taken up by this feeling.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>When done, open your eyes, and go about your day knowing you can deal with anything the world throws at you.&nbsp;<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Conclusion\"><\/span><strong>Conclusion<\/strong><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>This Buddha\u2019s Birthday, make sure you try to stick to one of the above-mentioned meditation techniques, and help yourself as well as others achieve a state of absolute happiness.<\/p>\n\n\n<div ><style>#sp-ea-40341 .spcollapsing { height: 0; overflow: hidden; transition-property: height;transition-duration: 300ms;}.sp-easy-accordion-enabled .eap_section_title_40341, body .eap_section_title_40341 { color: #444; margin-bottom:  30px; }#sp-ea-40341.sp-easy-accordion>.sp-ea-single {margin-bottom: 10px; border: 1px solid #e2e2e2; }#sp-ea-40341.sp-easy-accordion>.sp-ea-single>.ea-header a {color: #444;}#sp-ea-40341.sp-easy-accordion>.sp-ea-single>.sp-collapse>.ea-body {background: #fff; color: #444;}#sp-ea-40341.sp-easy-accordion>.sp-ea-single {background: #eee;}#sp-ea-40341.sp-easy-accordion>.sp-ea-single>.ea-header a .ea-expand-icon { float: left; color: #444;font-size: 16px;}a.collapsed {\r\n    color: #212326 !important;\r\n}<\/style><h2 class=\"eap_section_title eap_section_title_40341\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Frequently_Asked_Questions_About_Lord_Buddhas_birthday\"><\/span>Frequently Asked Questions About Lord Buddha&#8217;s birthday<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2><div id=\"sp_easy_accordion-1775681309\"><div id=\"sp-ea-40341\" class=\"sp-ea-one sp-easy-accordion\" data-ea-active=\"ea-click\" data-ea-mode=\"vertical\" data-preloader=\"\" data-scroll-active-item=\"\" data-offset-to-scroll=\"0\"><div class=\"ea-card ea-expand sp-ea-single\"><h3 class=\"ea-header\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Q1_What_is_done_on_Lord_Buddhas_birthday\"><\/span><a class=\"collapsed\" id=\"ea-header-403410\" role=\"button\" data-sptoggle=\"spcollapse\" data-sptarget=\"#collapse403410\" aria-controls=\"collapse403410\" href=\"#\" aria-expanded=\"true\" tabindex=\"0\"><i aria-hidden=\"true\" role=\"presentation\" class=\"ea-expand-icon eap-icon-ea-expand-minus\"><\/i> Q1. What is done on Lord Buddha&#8217;s birthday?<\/a><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3><div class=\"sp-collapse spcollapse collapsed show\" id=\"collapse403410\" role=\"region\" aria-labelledby=\"ea-header-403410\"> <div class=\"ea-body\"><p><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">Lord Buddha\u2019s birthday is celebrated every year on April 8. Usually, the celebrations include lantern hanging, community meals, parades, and temple visits.<\/span><\/p><\/div><\/div><\/div><div class=\"ea-card sp-ea-single\"><h3 class=\"ea-header\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Q2_What_is_the_purpose_of_celebrating_Buddhas_birthday\"><\/span><a class=\"collapsed\" id=\"ea-header-403411\" role=\"button\" data-sptoggle=\"spcollapse\" data-sptarget=\"#collapse403411\" aria-controls=\"collapse403411\" href=\"#\" aria-expanded=\"false\" tabindex=\"0\"><i aria-hidden=\"true\" role=\"presentation\" class=\"ea-expand-icon eap-icon-ea-expand-plus\"><\/i> Q2. What is the purpose of celebrating Buddha&#8217;s birthday?<\/a><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3><div class=\"sp-collapse spcollapse \" id=\"collapse403411\" role=\"region\" aria-labelledby=\"ea-header-403411\"> <div class=\"ea-body\"><p><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">Buddha\u2019s birthday is celebrated in most parts of East Asia to commemorate the birth of the founder of Buddhism, Gautama Buddha.<\/span><\/p><\/div><\/div><\/div><div class=\"ea-card sp-ea-single\"><h3 class=\"ea-header\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Q3_Does_Korea_have_a_holiday_on_Buddhas_birthday\"><\/span><a class=\"collapsed\" id=\"ea-header-403412\" role=\"button\" data-sptoggle=\"spcollapse\" data-sptarget=\"#collapse403412\" aria-controls=\"collapse403412\" href=\"#\" aria-expanded=\"false\" tabindex=\"0\"><i aria-hidden=\"true\" role=\"presentation\" class=\"ea-expand-icon eap-icon-ea-expand-plus\"><\/i> Q3. Does Korea have a holiday on Buddha\u2019s birthday?<\/a><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3><div class=\"sp-collapse spcollapse \" id=\"collapse403412\" role=\"region\" aria-labelledby=\"ea-header-403412\"> <div class=\"ea-body\"><p><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">Buddha\u2019s birthday is one of the main public holidays across Korea.<\/span><\/p><\/div><\/div><\/div><div class=\"ea-card sp-ea-single\"><h3 class=\"ea-header\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Q4_Why_is_the_term_Vesak_used_for_Buddhas_birthday\"><\/span><a class=\"collapsed\" id=\"ea-header-403413\" role=\"button\" data-sptoggle=\"spcollapse\" data-sptarget=\"#collapse403413\" aria-controls=\"collapse403413\" href=\"#\" aria-expanded=\"false\" tabindex=\"0\"><i aria-hidden=\"true\" role=\"presentation\" class=\"ea-expand-icon eap-icon-ea-expand-plus\"><\/i> Q4. Why is the term Vesak used for Buddha&#8217;s birthday?<\/a><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3><div class=\"sp-collapse spcollapse \" id=\"collapse403413\" role=\"region\" aria-labelledby=\"ea-header-403413\"> <div class=\"ea-body\"><p><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">Vesak is derived from the Sanskrit word Vaisakha, which is the name for a lunar month called Vaisakha. Vesak, a variation of the term, is used since Buddha was born in the month of Vaisakha.<\/span><\/p><\/div><\/div><\/div><script type=\"application\/ld+json\">{ \"@context\": \"https:\/\/schema.org\", \"@type\": \"FAQPage\", \"@id\": \"sp-ea-schema-40341-69d6bf1d3e4b0\", \"mainEntity\": [{ \"@type\": \"Question\", \"name\": \"Q1. What is done on Lord Buddha&#039;s birthday?\", \"acceptedAnswer\": { \"@type\": \"Answer\", \"text\": \"Lord Buddha\u2019s birthday is celebrated every year on April 8. Usually, the celebrations include lantern hanging, community meals, parades, and temple visits.\" } },{ \"@type\": \"Question\", \"name\": \"Q2. What is the purpose of celebrating Buddha&#039;s birthday?\", \"acceptedAnswer\": { \"@type\": \"Answer\", \"text\": \"Buddha\u2019s birthday is celebrated in most parts of East Asia to commemorate the birth of the founder of Buddhism, Gautama Buddha.\" } },{ \"@type\": \"Question\", \"name\": \"Q3. Does Korea have a holiday on Buddha\u2019s birthday?\", \"acceptedAnswer\": { \"@type\": \"Answer\", \"text\": \"Buddha\u2019s birthday is one of the main public holidays across Korea.\" } },{ \"@type\": \"Question\", \"name\": \"Q4. Why is the term Vesak used for Buddha&#039;s birthday?\", \"acceptedAnswer\": { \"@type\": \"Answer\", \"text\": \"Vesak is derived from the Sanskrit word Vaisakha, which is the name for a lunar month called Vaisakha. Vesak, a variation of the term, is used since Buddha was born in the month of Vaisakha.\" } }] }<\/script><\/div><\/div><\/div>","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>The world celebrates the birth, attaining enlightenment, and death of Lord Buddha on May 16 every year. This day is also known and celebrated as Buddha\u2019s Birthday or Buddha Jayanti, Buddha Purnima, Buddha Pournami, and Vesak. This Buddhist festival is celebrated in Asia (East and South), especially at Gautam Buddha birth place in Lumbini, Nepal. [&hellip;]<\/p>\n","protected":false},"author":192,"featured_media":27990,"comment_status":"open","ping_status":"open","sticky":false,"template":"","format":"standard","meta":{"_acf_changed":false,"_genesis_hide_title":false,"_genesis_hide_breadcrumbs":false,"_genesis_hide_singular_image":false,"_genesis_hide_footer_widgets":false,"_genesis_custom_body_class":"","_genesis_custom_post_class":"","_genesis_layout":"","footnotes":""},"categories":[443],"tags":[275],"secondary_tag":[],"class_list":{"0":"post-27985","1":"post","2":"type-post","3":"status-publish","4":"format-standard","5":"has-post-thumbnail","7":"category-mental-health","8":"tag-mental-health","9":"entry"},"acf":[],"yoast_head":"<!-- This site is optimized with the Yoast SEO plugin v24.4 - https:\/\/yoast.com\/wordpress\/plugins\/seo\/ -->\n<title>Buddha&#039;s Birthday: Importance of Buddhist Meditation - HealthKart<\/title>\n<meta name=\"description\" content=\"How is Buddha&#039;s Birthday celebrated in India and what really is the importance of Buddhist meditations? Read to find your answers.\" \/>\n<meta name=\"robots\" content=\"index, follow, max-snippet:-1, max-image-preview:large, max-video-preview:-1\" \/>\n<link rel=\"canonical\" href=\"https:\/\/www.healthkart.com\/connect\/buddhas-birthday-understanding-the-significance-of-this-day-and-buddhist-meditation\/\" \/>\n<meta property=\"og:locale\" content=\"en_US\" \/>\n<meta property=\"og:type\" content=\"article\" \/>\n<meta property=\"og:title\" content=\"Buddha&#039;s Birthday: Importance of Buddhist Meditation - HealthKart\" \/>\n<meta property=\"og:description\" content=\"How is Buddha&#039;s Birthday celebrated in India and what really is the importance of Buddhist meditations? Read to find your answers.\" \/>\n<meta property=\"og:url\" content=\"https:\/\/www.healthkart.com\/connect\/buddhas-birthday-understanding-the-significance-of-this-day-and-buddhist-meditation\/\" \/>\n<meta property=\"og:site_name\" content=\"HealthKart\" \/>\n<meta property=\"article:publisher\" content=\"https:\/\/www.facebook.com\/healthkart\" \/>\n<meta property=\"article:published_time\" content=\"2022-05-15T05:30:00+00:00\" \/>\n<meta property=\"article:modified_time\" content=\"2023-04-26T05:48:19+00:00\" \/>\n<meta property=\"og:image\" content=\"https:\/\/connect.healthkart.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/05\/300x200_thumbnail_HK-Buddhas-bday.png\" \/>\n\t<meta property=\"og:image:width\" content=\"900\" \/>\n\t<meta property=\"og:image:height\" content=\"500\" \/>\n\t<meta property=\"og:image:type\" content=\"image\/png\" \/>\n<meta name=\"author\" content=\"HealthKart\" \/>\n<meta name=\"twitter:card\" content=\"summary_large_image\" \/>\n<meta name=\"twitter:creator\" content=\"@Healthkart\" \/>\n<meta name=\"twitter:site\" content=\"@Healthkart\" \/>\n<meta name=\"twitter:label1\" content=\"Written by\" \/>\n\t<meta name=\"twitter:data1\" content=\"HealthKart\" \/>\n\t<meta name=\"twitter:label2\" content=\"Est. reading time\" \/>\n\t<meta name=\"twitter:data2\" content=\"5 minutes\" \/>\n<script type=\"application\/ld+json\" class=\"yoast-schema-graph\">{\"@context\":\"https:\/\/schema.org\",\"@graph\":[{\"@type\":\"Article\",\"@id\":\"https:\/\/www.healthkart.com\/connect\/buddhas-birthday-understanding-the-significance-of-this-day-and-buddhist-meditation\/#article\",\"isPartOf\":{\"@id\":\"https:\/\/www.healthkart.com\/connect\/buddhas-birthday-understanding-the-significance-of-this-day-and-buddhist-meditation\/\"},\"author\":{\"name\":\"HealthKart\",\"@id\":\"https:\/\/www.healthkart.com\/connect\/#\/schema\/person\/202639cb9234429c48f9b141e55c537d\"},\"headline\":\"Buddha\u2019s Birthday: Understanding The Significance Of This Day And Buddhist Meditation\",\"datePublished\":\"2022-05-15T05:30:00+00:00\",\"dateModified\":\"2023-04-26T05:48:19+00:00\",\"mainEntityOfPage\":{\"@id\":\"https:\/\/www.healthkart.com\/connect\/buddhas-birthday-understanding-the-significance-of-this-day-and-buddhist-meditation\/\"},\"wordCount\":1150,\"commentCount\":0,\"publisher\":{\"@id\":\"https:\/\/www.healthkart.com\/connect\/#organization\"},\"image\":{\"@id\":\"https:\/\/www.healthkart.com\/connect\/buddhas-birthday-understanding-the-significance-of-this-day-and-buddhist-meditation\/#primaryimage\"},\"thumbnailUrl\":\"https:\/\/connect.healthkart.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/05\/300x200_thumbnail_HK-Buddhas-bday.png\",\"keywords\":[\"mental health\"],\"articleSection\":[\"Mental Health\"],\"inLanguage\":\"en-US\",\"potentialAction\":[{\"@type\":\"CommentAction\",\"name\":\"Comment\",\"target\":[\"https:\/\/www.healthkart.com\/connect\/buddhas-birthday-understanding-the-significance-of-this-day-and-buddhist-meditation\/#respond\"]}]},{\"@type\":\"WebPage\",\"@id\":\"https:\/\/www.healthkart.com\/connect\/buddhas-birthday-understanding-the-significance-of-this-day-and-buddhist-meditation\/\",\"url\":\"https:\/\/www.healthkart.com\/connect\/buddhas-birthday-understanding-the-significance-of-this-day-and-buddhist-meditation\/\",\"name\":\"Buddha's Birthday: Importance of Buddhist Meditation - HealthKart\",\"isPartOf\":{\"@id\":\"https:\/\/www.healthkart.com\/connect\/#website\"},\"primaryImageOfPage\":{\"@id\":\"https:\/\/www.healthkart.com\/connect\/buddhas-birthday-understanding-the-significance-of-this-day-and-buddhist-meditation\/#primaryimage\"},\"image\":{\"@id\":\"https:\/\/www.healthkart.com\/connect\/buddhas-birthday-understanding-the-significance-of-this-day-and-buddhist-meditation\/#primaryimage\"},\"thumbnailUrl\":\"https:\/\/connect.healthkart.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/05\/300x200_thumbnail_HK-Buddhas-bday.png\",\"datePublished\":\"2022-05-15T05:30:00+00:00\",\"dateModified\":\"2023-04-26T05:48:19+00:00\",\"description\":\"How is Buddha's Birthday celebrated in India and what really is the importance of Buddhist meditations? Read to find your answers.\",\"breadcrumb\":{\"@id\":\"https:\/\/www.healthkart.com\/connect\/buddhas-birthday-understanding-the-significance-of-this-day-and-buddhist-meditation\/#breadcrumb\"},\"inLanguage\":\"en-US\",\"potentialAction\":[{\"@type\":\"ReadAction\",\"target\":[\"https:\/\/www.healthkart.com\/connect\/buddhas-birthday-understanding-the-significance-of-this-day-and-buddhist-meditation\/\"]}]},{\"@type\":\"ImageObject\",\"inLanguage\":\"en-US\",\"@id\":\"https:\/\/www.healthkart.com\/connect\/buddhas-birthday-understanding-the-significance-of-this-day-and-buddhist-meditation\/#primaryimage\",\"url\":\"https:\/\/connect.healthkart.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/05\/300x200_thumbnail_HK-Buddhas-bday.png\",\"contentUrl\":\"https:\/\/connect.healthkart.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/05\/300x200_thumbnail_HK-Buddhas-bday.png\",\"width\":900,\"height\":500,\"caption\":\"Buddha's Birthday\"},{\"@type\":\"BreadcrumbList\",\"@id\":\"https:\/\/www.healthkart.com\/connect\/buddhas-birthday-understanding-the-significance-of-this-day-and-buddhist-meditation\/#breadcrumb\",\"itemListElement\":[{\"@type\":\"ListItem\",\"position\":1,\"name\":\"Home\",\"item\":\"https:\/\/www.healthkart.com\/connect\/\"},{\"@type\":\"ListItem\",\"position\":2,\"name\":\"Mental Health\",\"item\":\"https:\/\/www.healthkart.com\/connect\/mental-health\/\"},{\"@type\":\"ListItem\",\"position\":3,\"name\":\"Buddha\u2019s Birthday: Understanding The Significance Of This Day And Buddhist Meditation\"}]},{\"@type\":\"WebSite\",\"@id\":\"https:\/\/www.healthkart.com\/connect\/#website\",\"url\":\"https:\/\/www.healthkart.com\/connect\/\",\"name\":\"HealthKart\",\"description\":\"\",\"publisher\":{\"@id\":\"https:\/\/www.healthkart.com\/connect\/#organization\"},\"potentialAction\":[{\"@type\":\"SearchAction\",\"target\":{\"@type\":\"EntryPoint\",\"urlTemplate\":\"https:\/\/www.healthkart.com\/connect\/?s={search_term_string}\"},\"query-input\":{\"@type\":\"PropertyValueSpecification\",\"valueRequired\":true,\"valueName\":\"search_term_string\"}}],\"inLanguage\":\"en-US\"},{\"@type\":\"Organization\",\"@id\":\"https:\/\/www.healthkart.com\/connect\/#organization\",\"name\":\"Healthkart\",\"url\":\"https:\/\/www.healthkart.com\/connect\/\",\"logo\":{\"@type\":\"ImageObject\",\"inLanguage\":\"en-US\",\"@id\":\"https:\/\/www.healthkart.com\/connect\/#\/schema\/logo\/image\/\",\"url\":\"https:\/\/connect.healthkart.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/09\/healthkart-logo-1-1.png\",\"contentUrl\":\"https:\/\/connect.healthkart.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/09\/healthkart-logo-1-1.png\",\"width\":179,\"height\":44,\"caption\":\"Healthkart\"},\"image\":{\"@id\":\"https:\/\/www.healthkart.com\/connect\/#\/schema\/logo\/image\/\"},\"sameAs\":[\"https:\/\/www.facebook.com\/healthkart\",\"https:\/\/x.com\/Healthkart\",\"https:\/\/www.instagram.com\/healthkart\",\"https:\/\/pinterest.com\/healthkart\",\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/healthkart\"]},{\"@type\":\"Person\",\"@id\":\"https:\/\/www.healthkart.com\/connect\/#\/schema\/person\/202639cb9234429c48f9b141e55c537d\",\"name\":\"HealthKart\",\"image\":{\"@type\":\"ImageObject\",\"inLanguage\":\"en-US\",\"@id\":\"https:\/\/www.healthkart.com\/connect\/#\/schema\/person\/image\/\",\"url\":\"https:\/\/connect.healthkart.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/11\/author-avator-150x150.jpg\",\"contentUrl\":\"https:\/\/connect.healthkart.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/11\/author-avator-150x150.jpg\",\"caption\":\"HealthKart\"},\"description\":\"HealthKart is a one-stop solution for all your fitness and lifestyle needs. It understands all your challenges related to health and addresses them meticulously.\",\"sameAs\":[\"https:\/\/connect.healthkart.com\/healthkart-connect-editorial-process\/\"],\"url\":\"https:\/\/www.healthkart.com\/connect\/author\/garima_connect\/\"}]}<\/script>\n<!-- \/ Yoast SEO plugin. -->","yoast_head_json":{"title":"Buddha's Birthday: Importance of Buddhist Meditation - HealthKart","description":"How is Buddha's Birthday celebrated in India and what really is the importance of Buddhist meditations? Read to find your answers.","robots":{"index":"index","follow":"follow","max-snippet":"max-snippet:-1","max-image-preview":"max-image-preview:large","max-video-preview":"max-video-preview:-1"},"canonical":"https:\/\/www.healthkart.com\/connect\/buddhas-birthday-understanding-the-significance-of-this-day-and-buddhist-meditation\/","og_locale":"en_US","og_type":"article","og_title":"Buddha's Birthday: Importance of Buddhist Meditation - HealthKart","og_description":"How is Buddha's Birthday celebrated in India and what really is the importance of Buddhist meditations? Read to find your answers.","og_url":"https:\/\/www.healthkart.com\/connect\/buddhas-birthday-understanding-the-significance-of-this-day-and-buddhist-meditation\/","og_site_name":"HealthKart","article_publisher":"https:\/\/www.facebook.com\/healthkart","article_published_time":"2022-05-15T05:30:00+00:00","article_modified_time":"2023-04-26T05:48:19+00:00","og_image":[{"width":900,"height":500,"url":"https:\/\/connect.healthkart.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/05\/300x200_thumbnail_HK-Buddhas-bday.png","type":"image\/png"}],"author":"HealthKart","twitter_card":"summary_large_image","twitter_creator":"@Healthkart","twitter_site":"@Healthkart","twitter_misc":{"Written by":"HealthKart","Est. reading time":"5 minutes"},"schema":{"@context":"https:\/\/schema.org","@graph":[{"@type":"Article","@id":"https:\/\/www.healthkart.com\/connect\/buddhas-birthday-understanding-the-significance-of-this-day-and-buddhist-meditation\/#article","isPartOf":{"@id":"https:\/\/www.healthkart.com\/connect\/buddhas-birthday-understanding-the-significance-of-this-day-and-buddhist-meditation\/"},"author":{"name":"HealthKart","@id":"https:\/\/www.healthkart.com\/connect\/#\/schema\/person\/202639cb9234429c48f9b141e55c537d"},"headline":"Buddha\u2019s Birthday: Understanding The Significance Of This Day And Buddhist Meditation","datePublished":"2022-05-15T05:30:00+00:00","dateModified":"2023-04-26T05:48:19+00:00","mainEntityOfPage":{"@id":"https:\/\/www.healthkart.com\/connect\/buddhas-birthday-understanding-the-significance-of-this-day-and-buddhist-meditation\/"},"wordCount":1150,"commentCount":0,"publisher":{"@id":"https:\/\/www.healthkart.com\/connect\/#organization"},"image":{"@id":"https:\/\/www.healthkart.com\/connect\/buddhas-birthday-understanding-the-significance-of-this-day-and-buddhist-meditation\/#primaryimage"},"thumbnailUrl":"https:\/\/connect.healthkart.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/05\/300x200_thumbnail_HK-Buddhas-bday.png","keywords":["mental health"],"articleSection":["Mental Health"],"inLanguage":"en-US","potentialAction":[{"@type":"CommentAction","name":"Comment","target":["https:\/\/www.healthkart.com\/connect\/buddhas-birthday-understanding-the-significance-of-this-day-and-buddhist-meditation\/#respond"]}]},{"@type":"WebPage","@id":"https:\/\/www.healthkart.com\/connect\/buddhas-birthday-understanding-the-significance-of-this-day-and-buddhist-meditation\/","url":"https:\/\/www.healthkart.com\/connect\/buddhas-birthday-understanding-the-significance-of-this-day-and-buddhist-meditation\/","name":"Buddha's Birthday: Importance of Buddhist Meditation - HealthKart","isPartOf":{"@id":"https:\/\/www.healthkart.com\/connect\/#website"},"primaryImageOfPage":{"@id":"https:\/\/www.healthkart.com\/connect\/buddhas-birthday-understanding-the-significance-of-this-day-and-buddhist-meditation\/#primaryimage"},"image":{"@id":"https:\/\/www.healthkart.com\/connect\/buddhas-birthday-understanding-the-significance-of-this-day-and-buddhist-meditation\/#primaryimage"},"thumbnailUrl":"https:\/\/connect.healthkart.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/05\/300x200_thumbnail_HK-Buddhas-bday.png","datePublished":"2022-05-15T05:30:00+00:00","dateModified":"2023-04-26T05:48:19+00:00","description":"How is Buddha's Birthday celebrated in India and what really is the importance of Buddhist meditations? Read to find your answers.","breadcrumb":{"@id":"https:\/\/www.healthkart.com\/connect\/buddhas-birthday-understanding-the-significance-of-this-day-and-buddhist-meditation\/#breadcrumb"},"inLanguage":"en-US","potentialAction":[{"@type":"ReadAction","target":["https:\/\/www.healthkart.com\/connect\/buddhas-birthday-understanding-the-significance-of-this-day-and-buddhist-meditation\/"]}]},{"@type":"ImageObject","inLanguage":"en-US","@id":"https:\/\/www.healthkart.com\/connect\/buddhas-birthday-understanding-the-significance-of-this-day-and-buddhist-meditation\/#primaryimage","url":"https:\/\/connect.healthkart.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/05\/300x200_thumbnail_HK-Buddhas-bday.png","contentUrl":"https:\/\/connect.healthkart.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/05\/300x200_thumbnail_HK-Buddhas-bday.png","width":900,"height":500,"caption":"Buddha's Birthday"},{"@type":"BreadcrumbList","@id":"https:\/\/www.healthkart.com\/connect\/buddhas-birthday-understanding-the-significance-of-this-day-and-buddhist-meditation\/#breadcrumb","itemListElement":[{"@type":"ListItem","position":1,"name":"Home","item":"https:\/\/www.healthkart.com\/connect\/"},{"@type":"ListItem","position":2,"name":"Mental Health","item":"https:\/\/www.healthkart.com\/connect\/mental-health\/"},{"@type":"ListItem","position":3,"name":"Buddha\u2019s Birthday: Understanding The Significance Of This Day And Buddhist Meditation"}]},{"@type":"WebSite","@id":"https:\/\/www.healthkart.com\/connect\/#website","url":"https:\/\/www.healthkart.com\/connect\/","name":"HealthKart","description":"","publisher":{"@id":"https:\/\/www.healthkart.com\/connect\/#organization"},"potentialAction":[{"@type":"SearchAction","target":{"@type":"EntryPoint","urlTemplate":"https:\/\/www.healthkart.com\/connect\/?s={search_term_string}"},"query-input":{"@type":"PropertyValueSpecification","valueRequired":true,"valueName":"search_term_string"}}],"inLanguage":"en-US"},{"@type":"Organization","@id":"https:\/\/www.healthkart.com\/connect\/#organization","name":"Healthkart","url":"https:\/\/www.healthkart.com\/connect\/","logo":{"@type":"ImageObject","inLanguage":"en-US","@id":"https:\/\/www.healthkart.com\/connect\/#\/schema\/logo\/image\/","url":"https:\/\/connect.healthkart.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/09\/healthkart-logo-1-1.png","contentUrl":"https:\/\/connect.healthkart.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/09\/healthkart-logo-1-1.png","width":179,"height":44,"caption":"Healthkart"},"image":{"@id":"https:\/\/www.healthkart.com\/connect\/#\/schema\/logo\/image\/"},"sameAs":["https:\/\/www.facebook.com\/healthkart","https:\/\/x.com\/Healthkart","https:\/\/www.instagram.com\/healthkart","https:\/\/pinterest.com\/healthkart","https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/healthkart"]},{"@type":"Person","@id":"https:\/\/www.healthkart.com\/connect\/#\/schema\/person\/202639cb9234429c48f9b141e55c537d","name":"HealthKart","image":{"@type":"ImageObject","inLanguage":"en-US","@id":"https:\/\/www.healthkart.com\/connect\/#\/schema\/person\/image\/","url":"https:\/\/connect.healthkart.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/11\/author-avator-150x150.jpg","contentUrl":"https:\/\/connect.healthkart.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/11\/author-avator-150x150.jpg","caption":"HealthKart"},"description":"HealthKart is a one-stop solution for all your fitness and lifestyle needs. It understands all your challenges related to health and addresses them meticulously.","sameAs":["https:\/\/connect.healthkart.com\/healthkart-connect-editorial-process\/"],"url":"https:\/\/www.healthkart.com\/connect\/author\/garima_connect\/"}]}},"_links":{"self":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.healthkart.com\/connect\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/27985","targetHints":{"allow":["GET"]}}],"collection":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.healthkart.com\/connect\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts"}],"about":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.healthkart.com\/connect\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/types\/post"}],"author":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.healthkart.com\/connect\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/users\/192"}],"replies":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.healthkart.com\/connect\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/comments?post=27985"}],"version-history":[{"count":0,"href":"https:\/\/www.healthkart.com\/connect\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/27985\/revisions"}],"wp:featuredmedia":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.healthkart.com\/connect\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media\/27990"}],"wp:attachment":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.healthkart.com\/connect\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media?parent=27985"}],"wp:term":[{"taxonomy":"category","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.healthkart.com\/connect\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/categories?post=27985"},{"taxonomy":"post_tag","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.healthkart.com\/connect\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/tags?post=27985"},{"taxonomy":"secondary_tag","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.healthkart.com\/connect\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/secondary_tag?post=27985"}],"curies":[{"name":"wp","href":"https:\/\/api.w.org\/{rel}","templated":true}]}}