Awaken the Buddha Within: Rituals to Align with His Eternal Light
May 12, 2025
Buddha Purnima, which is also referred to as Buddha Jayanti or Vaishakh Purnima, is a significant occasion that marks the birth of Lord Gautama Buddha, his enlightenment, and his Mahaparinirvana. This full-moon celebration, which takes place on May 12 in 2025, commemorates the birth of Buddha in 2538 (now 2587). Buddha is said to have been born in 2538, of the Buddhist calendar, so in 2025, we will celebrate 2587 of Buddha Purnima. The day holds great meaning to its devotees, being a day of reflection, devotion, and good intentions, with many believing that by participating in specific rituals and spiritual practices or acts of kindness, those in attendance will fulfill their deepest wishes and gain the blessings of the deities.
The spiritual significance of Buddha Purnima
This holy day has great importance in Buddhism, as it celebrates three key events in the life of Buddha—his birth, enlightenment, and death. Followers typically participate in meditation, prayer, and acts of compassion to fully express the essence of the Buddha’s teachings: compassion, mindfulness, and self-regulation.
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Powerful Rituals to Perform on This Day
- Fasting and Puja to Bolster the Moon
A fast observed on this day is said to improve the Moon’s influence in a person’s chart. There is a suggestion that, if one has a lunar flaw, one should worship Lord Shiva and recite mantras like “Om Chandrashekaraya Namah” for peace and clarity of mind.
- Wearing a Pearl Ring
Wearing a pearl ring on Buddha Purnima is said to enhance calmness and emotional stability. It is said to be auspicious to donate after wearing one, but consulting an astrologer beforehand is also prudent.
Auspicious Donations and Remedies
- Gift White Offerings.
After a morning bath, you must donate white food like kheer (rice pudding) or white clothing in a temple, which will reportedly attract blessings and peace.
- Donate water and food.
In Hindu tradition, donating pots of water as well as food items is very auspicious if carried out after worshipping Lord Vishnu. Donating a cow is said to be a highly meritorious deed, whereas the act of providing food and water together will receive merit equal to that act.
- Yellow offerings will please ancestors.
Donating yellow clothing, yellow slippers, a yellow umbrella, yellow fruits, or yellow grain will likely please ancestors and result in their blessings.
Mantras for Prosperity and Peace
Recite these mantras with devotion to attract positive energy and mental peace:
- Om Shraam Shreem Shraum Sah Chandramase Namah
- Om Som Somaya Namah
- Om Hreem Shreem Lakshmi Vasudevaya Namah
- Om Chandrashekaraya Namah
Buddha Purnima is more than just a day to worship a spiritual leader; it is also a journey to continue growth and connect with divinity. When people perform the recommended rituals, observe the traditions, and chant the recommended mantras, they can align their personal energies with the cosmic energies and invite joy, health, and success into their lives.
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