On what date was Buddha born? VIETNAMESE TRANSLATE ENGLISH BY=VIETNAMESE BUDDHIST NUN=THICH CHAN TANH. Buddhist scriptures do not specify the date of birth of Shakyamuni Buddha, but only record that the Buddha was born on a full moon day in the month of Vesaka according to the Indian calendar. 5 causes and conditions for Buddha to be born in this world The event that Buddha was born, attained enlightenment and became the almighty Enlightened One has become a milestone in human history. Although up to now, due to historical circumstances as well as due to the extremely large and rich sources of documents on Buddhism, issues related to history and events in the Buddha's life still remain. However, one thing can be said with certainty that the Buddha is a real historical figure, not just a legendary figure deified by believers and the masses. The event that Buddha was born, attained enlightenment and became the almighty Enlightened One has become a milestone in human history. Referring to the Buddha's life, people often refer to four important events, which are also four milestones during his earthly appearance, which is the day of his birth (the Buddha was born); day of enlightenment (find the magic); the time of turning the Dharma wheel (propagating the Dharma) and Nirvana (passing away), in which the Buddha's birthday has become the biggest, most important and sacred holiday of Buddhists around the world. Currently, in the scriptures, there are certain differences about the date of birth as well as other milestones in the life of the Buddha, but in general, all of them are relatively complete and specific about the four events above. Buddha was born on April 8 or April 15 of the lunar calendar? "April 8" is still considered the day when the Buddha came to the world. From 1959 and earlier, countries with Buddhist traditions still celebrate Buddha's birthday on April 8 of the lunar calendar every year. However, the 1960 World Buddhist Congress (meeting in Phnom Penh, Cambodia) agreed to take April 15 according to the lunar calendar as the anniversary of the Buddha's birth for Buddhists around the world. What is the reason for this “adjustment”? Buddha's birthday is the anniversary of Buddha's birth, why change? And in fact, Buddha was born on April 8 or April 15? Many people will ask the same question. Buddhist scriptures do not specify the date of birth of Shakyamuni Buddha, but only record that the Buddha was born on a full moon day in the month of Vesaka according to the Indian calendar. Carefree sunshine welcomes Buddha's birthday Buddhist scriptures do not specify the date of birth of Shakyamuni Buddha, but only record that the Buddha was born on a full moon day in the month of Vesaka according to the Indian calendar. According to the lunar calendar, it is the fourth lunar month, and according to the ancient Indian calendar, the full moon day is the 8th. Thus, April 8 according to the ancient Indian calendar is also the full moon day of the fourth lunar month. moon, or lunar as we call it. The Southern and Northern Buddhist scriptures both record that his mother, Queen Mahamaya, gave birth to the Buddha under the Sala tree in the Lambini forest. Theravada scriptures record that: When Queen Mahamaya was close to giving birth, she asked King Tinh San to return to her home. With the king's consent, she and her entourage returned to their homeland, when passing through Lambini forest with many Sala trees, she stopped to rest. At that moment the Queen felt labor, and the entourage covered a curtain around her and withdrew. While she was still standing and clutching a branch of a sala tree, she gave birth to a child. Then the four great Brahmas appeared carrying a golden net and wrapped the son with that net. And at the same time, two raindrops fell from the sky to honor the future Buddha and cool his body and his mother. Buddhist scriptures do not specify the date of birth of Shakyamuni Buddha, but only record that the Buddha was born on a full moon day in the month of Vesaka according to the Indian calendar. 5 causes and conditions for Buddha to be born in this world In the Northern Buddhist scriptures, it is recorded that: Queen Mahamaya dreamed in a dream that a six-tusked white elephant turned into a halo, illuminating her abdomen and became pregnant. When it was time to give birth, she went to Lambini forest and gave birth to him on the right side, suddenly a lotus flower popped up to support him and nine dragons came down from the sky, spewing two streams of cold and hot water to bathe him, and there are gods down to take care of. After being born, he immediately took seven steps, each step had a lotus flower at his feet, one hand pointed to the sky, one hand pointed to the ground, saying: "In heaven and on earth I am the most noble person." . In fact, scholars argue that considering the full moon day of April as Buddha's birthday is following tradition, not proving that the Buddha was born on that exact day. The full moon day of the month of Vesaka is also the day of the transition of heaven and earth, the rainy season begins, plants and trees revive, animals also proliferate. The rainy season starts is also the time when the monks gather in a place to practice, avoid traveling so as not to step on insects, worms, and damage to their lives. The birth of Shakyamuni Buddha was predicted to be an outstanding great man and he would become a monk and become a guide to living beings from sufferings in life. Interpretation of auspicious omens on Buddha's birthday Regarding the birth of the Buddha, there are many extraordinary factors, but according to the Buddhist concept, all dharmas are illusory. Shakyamuni, he had spent countless lives cultivating and achieving results, so it is common sense to exist in such a sane life and should not be attached to worldly conceptions. The birth of Shakyamuni Buddha was predicted to be an outstanding great man and he would become a monk and become a guide to living beings from sufferings in life. Therefore, although he was very happy because the Buddha was born, his father – King Pure Sanskrit could not help but worry about his intention to become a monk and raised the Buddha with perfect education with great achievements. on fame and power in order to direct him to be the successor to the throne in the future. However, with a rare will and steadfastness, he gave up wealth, power, and wealth, determined to find a way to find the way. And after a lot of hardships, he succeeded, attained Bodhi, found the wondrous truth of life and death, and began his path of teaching sentient beings until he passed away in the year 80. year old.END=NAM MO SHAKYAMUNI BUDDHA.( 3 TIMES ).GOLDEN AMITABHA MONASTERY=VIETNAMESE BUDDHIST NUN=THICH CHAN TANH.AUSTRALIA,SYDNEY.16/5/2021.