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India.com
13-05-2025
- General
- India.com
7 Meaningful Things To Do This Budh Purnima For Inner Peace
Muskan Kalra May 12, 2025 On this auspicious day, offer your prayers and pay homage to Lord Buddha, seeking his blessings for peace, wisdom, and spiritual growth. If possible, visit a Buddhist temple or monastery to observe the rituals, offer prayers, and immerse yourself in the peaceful environment. Budh Purnima is an ideal day to engage in meditation, a practice central to Buddhism. It helps bring inner peace, mental clarity, and harmony. Buddha emphasized compassion and kindness. On this day, perform selfless acts of charity or kindness, whether through donations or helping those in need. Many Buddhists observe a fast or adopt a simpler, vegetarian diet on Budh Purnima as a way to purify the body and mind. Spend time reading or listening to teachings of Lord Buddha, particularly his principles like the Four Noble Truths and the Eightfold Path. Use this day for deep self-reflection. Think about your spiritual journey, areas where you can improve, and how you can contribute to peace in the world. Read Next Story
Mint
12-05-2025
- Business
- Mint
Budh Purnima 2025: From schools, banks to stock market — What's open or closed on Monday, May 12?
Budh Purnima 2025: On Monday, May 12, Buddha Purnima will be commemorated across the globe to mark the birth anniversary of Prince Siddhartha Gautama, the founder of Buddhism, who attained enlightenment. Majorly celebrated in East, South East and South Asia, Buddha Purnima is observed on a full moon day, typically in the month of April or May. On this occasion, several institutions such as schools, colleges, banks, the stock market, etc, are expected to be closed. Here's a list of what's open and closed on Buddha Purnima — Banks in some parts of the country will be closed on Monday, May 12 2025, according to the RBI calendar. Banks will remain shut in cities including Agartala, Aizawl, Belapur, Bhopal, Dehradun, Itanagar, Jammu, Kanpur, Kolkata, Lucknow, Mumbai, Nagpur, New Delhi, Raipur, Ranchi, Shimla and Srinagar on Monday. Budh Purnima 2025: Schools Schools across the country, including states and union territories such as Delhi. Rajasthan, Jammu and Kashmir, West Bengal etc will remain closed on Monday, May 12 due to Budh Purnima.
