Buddha Purnima 2026: 3 Teachings That Lead to True Peace
Buddha Purnima falls on 1st April 2026. Also known as Buddha Jayanti, this is the day in which the world commemorates the birth, enlightenment or Nirvana and passing away of Gautama Buddha. In fact, Buddha Purnima is celebrated on the full moon day of Vaishakha month in order to honour The Buddha’s teachings of compassion and peace. In this article, we will explore 3 profound teachings of Gautama Buddha that can help us attain absolute inner calmness and freedom from all kinds of sorrows.
1. Gautama Buddha About Impermanence
The Buddha wrote in The Dhammapada:
“All conditioned things are impermanent.
When one sees this with wisdom,
one turns away from suffering.
This is the path to purification.”
A fundamental concept that lies at the heart of Buddhism is the universal law of impermanence. Whatever that arises, whether it is emotions, thoughts or even plants and animals, passes away. Nothing stays in this world forever. According to The Buddha, when we realise this truth at an experiential level, our mind will get purified.
2. Gautama Buddha on Meditation
In the 20th chapter of The Dhammapada, The Buddha wrote:
“Wisdom springs from meditation; without meditation wisdom wanes. Having known these two paths of progress and decline, let a man so conduct himself that his wisdom may increase.”
To realise the ultimate truth of impermanence, The Buddha gifted us Vipassana, a meditation technique that can help us attain ultimate inner purification that leads to Nirvana. When we practice Vipassana meditation, we observe the thoughts and sensations that are arising and passing away within us each and every moment. However, when we observe them without any reaction, we will experience the fundamental truth of existence within us i.e., they are all impermanent. Each and every moment the body and mind are changing. It is recommended to learn Vipassana from the right Guru. Today, you can see a number of Vipassana meditation centres that are actively spreading the light of The Buddha’s wisdom throughout the world.
3. Gautama Buddha About Non-Violence
In chapter 1 of The Dhammapada, The Buddha wrote:
“Hatred is never appeased by hatred in this world. By non-hatred alone is hatred appeased. This is a law eternal.”
Today, a number of individuals believe that hatred must be fought with hatred. However, this perspective will only result in the generation of more negativity in this world. Instead of hatred, our hearts should be filled with compassion and empathy for the suffering people or the ones who are facing injustice. Our actions should spring from this empathy. When we do this, our deeds will be filled with purity and boundless strength to the point that no evil force on earth can stop us.
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Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)
- What to cook on Buddha Purnima?
On Buddha Purnima, prepare light, vegetarian Satvik dishes, with Rice Kheer being the most significant dish to commemorate Sujata offering kheer to Gautama Buddha. - What color to wear on Buddha Purnima?
On Buddha Purnima, it is traditional to wear white clothing. - What is the prasad for Buddha Purnima?
The primary prasad for Buddha Purnima is Kheer or milk-rice pudding, symbolising the sweet rice meal offered by Sujata to Siddhartha Gautama, ending his ascetic fasting.