Vesak Day, also called Vesakha or Buddha Purnima, commemorates the birth, enlightenment, and Nirvana of Siddharta Gautama, the Buddha. Celebrated by Buddhists globally, including in Singapore, it is a time to honor these sacred milestones.
In Singapore, Vesak Day 2024 falls on May 22nd. It's been a public holiday since World War II. The day is observed through dawn temple rituals, merit offerings, meditation, chanting, and acts of compassion, including animal liberation, all reflecting the Buddha's teachings of love, giving, peace, and understanding. To share the spirit of the day, here are 20 warm Vesak Day greetings for you and your loved ones!
20 Heartwarming Vesak Day Wishes
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Sending heartfelt Vesak Day wishes to your friends and family holds great meaning, especially when it comes from the heart. Explore these 25 messages in English, Chinese, and Korean to share:
In English:
Wishing you a peaceful Vesak Day 2024! May your journey be filled with serenity😊
May this Vesak bring you light, love, and personal growth!
Wishing you enlightenment and peace this Vesak!
Happy Vesak! Let compassion guide your path to a brighter future!
It’s Vesak! Rise and shine! May Buddha's blessings be with you!
Happy Vesak Day! Be the love and light you want to see in the world!
Sending Vesak blessings to you and your loved ones
Take time to reflect, show respect, and celebrate with joy this Vesak
Happy Vesak Day! Wishing you a meaningful and heartfelt celebration
May your Vesak shine as brightly as the lanterns!
Wishing you a Vesak filled with peace, joy, and enlightenment!
May Buddha’s teachings lead you to a path of compassion and wisdom. Happy Vesak!
Happy Vesak Day! May your heart be peaceful and your mind clear.
Sending you love, light, and serenity on this meaningful Vesak Day.
May the light of Vesak bring you peace within and spiritual growth. Happy Vesak!
Celebrate this Vesak with an open heart and a calm mind. Buddha’s blessings to you!
On this sacred Vesak, may you walk the path of kindness and compassion.
Happy Vesak Day! May this day inspire you to nurture love and mindfulness.
Wishing you a peaceful and bright Vesak filled with hope and positivity!
May Buddha’s teachings illuminate your life with wisdom and tranquility. Happy Vesak!
In Korean:
부처님 오신 날을 축하합니다! 여러분의 삶에 사랑과 빛이 가득하길 기원합니다!! (Bucheonim osin nal-eul chughahabnida! yeoleobun-ui salm-e salang-gwa bich-i gadeughagil giwonhabnida) - Happy Vesak Day! May your life be filled with love and light!
부처님 오신 날에는 평화와 사랑이 가득하길 바랍니다. (Bucheonim osin nareneun pyeonghwa wa salang-i gadeukhagil barabnida.) - Wishing you peace and love on Buddha's Day.
부처님의 가르침이 마음을 비추고 기쁨을 안겨줍니다. (Bucheonimui gareuchimi maeum-eul bichugo gibbeum-eul angyeojubnida.) - May Buddha's teachings illuminate your heart and bring you joy.
부처님의 가르침을 받아들이고 평온한 마음을 갖길 바랍니다. (Bucheonimui gareuchimeul bad-euligo pyeong-onhan maeum-eul gajgil barabnida.) - May you embrace Buddha's teachings and find inner peace.
부처님 오신 날에는 세상 모든 이들이 행복하고 건강하기를 바랍니다. (Bucheonim osin nareneun sesang modeun ideuli haengbogago geonganghagileul barabnida.) - Wishing happiness and health to all beings on Buddha's Day.
부처님 오신 날을 맞아 여러분의 마음이 평화와 지혜로 가득하길 바랍니다. (Bucheonim osin nal-eul maja yeoleobun-ui maeum-i pyeonghwa wa jiheo-ro gadeukhagil barabnida.) - May your heart be filled with peace and wisdom as you celebrate Buddha’s birthday.
부처님의 자비와 사랑이 여러분의 삶에 영원히 머물기를 기원합니다. (Bucheonim-ui jabigwa salang-i yeoleobun-ui salm-e yeong-wonhi meomulgil giwonhabnida.) - May Buddha's compassion and love stay with you always.
부처님 오신 날, 여러분의 길이 밝고 평온하길 바랍니다. (Bucheonim osin nal, yeoleobun-ui gil-i balggo pyeong-onhagil barabnida.) - On this Vesak Day, may your journey be bright and serene.
부처님 오신 날에 모든 이들의 마음이 하나 되어 사랑을 나누길 바랍니다. (Bucheonim osin nal-e modeun ideul-ui maeum-i hana doeeo salang-eul nanugil barabnida.) - On Buddha's birthday, may all hearts come together to share love.
부처님의 자비로 여러분의 삶이 축복받기를 기원합니다. (Bucheonim-ui jabiro yeoleobun-ui salm-i chugbokbadgireul giwonhabnida.) - May your life be graced with Buddha's compassion.
부처님 오신 날, 여러분에게 평화롭고 행복한 날이 되길 바랍니다. (Bucheonim osin nal, yeoleobun-ege pyeong-hwarobgo haengboghan nal-i doegil barabnida.) - On Buddha's Day, may you enjoy a peaceful and joyful day.
부처님의 가르침이 여러분의 삶을 빛으로 인도하길 바랍니다. (Bucheonim-ui gareuchimi yeoleobun-ui salm-eul bich-eulo indohagil barabnida.) - May the teachings of Buddha illuminate your life.
부처님의 지혜로 여러분의 삶에 기쁨과 평온이 가득하길 바랍니다. (Bucheonim-ui jiheiro yeoleobun-ui salm-e gibbeumgwa pyeongon-i gadeukhagil barabnida.) - May the wisdom of Buddha bring joy and tranquility to your life.
부처님 오신 날, 모든 이들의 꿈이 이루어지길 바랍니다. (Bucheonim osin nal, modeun ideul-ui kkum-i ilueojigil barabnida.) - On Vesak Day, may the dreams of all come to fruition.
부처님 오신 날, 여러분의 삶이 사랑과 희망으로 가득 차길 기원합니다. (Bucheonim osin nal, yeoleobun-ui salm-i salang-gwa huimang-eulo gadeug chagil giwonhabnida.) - On this special day, may your life overflow with love and hope.
부처님 오신 날, 세상의 모든 존재가 행복하길 기원합니다. (Bucheonim osin nal, sesang-ui modeun jonjaega haengboghagil giwonhabnida.) - On Buddha's birthday, I wish happiness for all beings in the world.
부처님 오신 날을 기념하며, 사랑과 평화가 여러분의 가정에 함께 하길 기원합니다. (Bucheonim osin nal-eul ginyeomhago, salang-gwa pyeonghwa-ga yeoleobun-ui gajeong-e hamkke hagil giwonhabnida.) - As we celebrate Vesak, may love and peace fill your home.
부처님 오신 날, 새로운 시작을 축하하며 모든 존재의 평화를 기원합니다. (Bucheonim osin nal, saeroun sijag-eul chughahago modeun jonjae-ui pyeonghwa-reul giwonhabnida.) - On Vesak Day, let us celebrate new beginnings and wish peace for all beings.
부처님 오신 날에 사랑과 자비로 여러분의 마음을 가득 채우길 바랍니다. (Bucheonim osin nal-e salang-gwa jabiro yeoleobun-ui maeum-eul gadeug chaeugil barabnida.) - May your heart be overflowing with love and compassion on this sacred day.
부처님 오신 날, 여러분의 모든 일이 평온하고 순조롭게 이루어지길 기원합니다. (Bucheonim osin nal, yeoleobun-ui modeun ili pyeongonhago sunjoreobge ilueojigil giwonhabnida.) - On this Vesak Day, I wish you tranquility and success in all your endeavors.
In Chinese:
佛诞节快乐！ (Fó dàn jié kuài lè!) - Wishing you a joyful Vesak Day!
愿你在佛诞节收获平安和喜乐。 (Yuàn nǐ zài fó dàn jié shōuhuò píng'ān hé xǐ lè.) - May you experience tranquility and happiness this Vesak Day.
佛诞节是一个庄严的日子，让我们共同庆祝佛陀的出世！ (Fó dàn jié shì yī gè zhuāng yán de rìzi, ràng wǒmen gòngtóng qìngzhù fótuó de chūshì!) - Vesak Day is a momentous occasion; let’s unite in celebrating the birth of the Buddha!
May the wisdom of the Buddha illuminate your path, bringing tranquility and joy into your life. (Yuàn fótuó de zhìhuì zhǐyǐn nín de shēnghuó, dài lái píngjìng hé xìngfú.) - May the wisdom of Buddha guide your life and bring you peace and happiness.
On this Vesak Day, may you cultivate compassion in your heart and spread love and good deeds to those around you. (Zài fó dàn jié zhè yī tiān, yuàn nín xīnhuái cíbēi, yǔ tārén fēnxiǎng ài yǔ shàn xíng.) - On Vesak Day, may you embrace compassion and share love and kindness with others.
May the compassionate light of the Buddha shine upon your heart, granting you a deep sense of inner peace. (Yuàn fótuó de cíbēi zhī guāng zhàoliàng nǐ de xīnlíng, dài lái nèixīn de níngjìng.) - May the light of Buddha's compassion illuminate your heart and bring inner peace.
Wishing you a joyful Vesak Day! May the teachings of the Buddha enrich your life with wisdom and happiness. (Fó dàn jié kuàilè! Yuàn fótuó de jiàohuì ràng nín de rénshēng chōngmǎn zhìhuì yǔ xìngfú.) - Happy Vesak Day! May Buddha’s teachings fill your life with wisdom and happiness.
On this holy day, may you embrace gratitude and share peace and kindness with others. (Zài zhège shénshèng de rìzi lǐ, yuàn nín xīnhuái gǎn'ēn, chuánbō hépíng yǔ císhàn.) - On this sacred day, may you feel gratitude and spread peace and kindness.
Wishing you tranquility of spirit and happiness on this Vesak Day. (Yuàn nín zài fó dàn jié zhǎodào xīnlíng de píngjìng hé nèixīn de kuàilè.) - Wishing you inner peace and joy on this Vesak Day.
May the teachings of the Buddha lead us toward a path filled with wisdom, compassion, and harmony. (Fótuó de jiàoyì jiāng yǐndǎo wǒmen zǒu xiàng zhìhuì, cíbēi yǔ héxié de dàolù.) - May Buddha's teachings guide us on a path of wisdom, compassion, and harmony.
On this Vesak Day, I wish you serenity in your heart and good health in your body. (Zài fó dàn jié zhè yī tiān, yuàn nín xīnlíng ānníng, shēntǐ jiànkāng.) - On Vesak Day, wishing you peace of mind and good health.
May the compassion of Buddha fill your life with joy and fulfillment. (Yuàn fótuó de cíbēi chōngmǎn nín de rénshēng, dài lái xìngfú hé mǎnzú.) - May Buddha's compassion fill your life with happiness and fulfillment.
Happy Vesak Day! May your life radiate with brilliance like the light of Buddha. (Fó dàn jié kuàilè! Yuàn nín de shēnghuó xiàng fótuó de guānghuī yīyàng cànlàn.) - Happy Vesak Day! May your life shine as brightly as Buddha’s light.
Wishing you endless tranquility and happiness through Buddha's wisdom. Happy Vesak Day! (Yuàn fótuó de zhìhuì dài lái wújìn de níngjìng yǔ xìngfú, fó dàn jié kuàilè!) - May Buddha's wisdom bring endless peace and happiness. Happy Vesak Day!
On this sacred Vesak Day, may your spirit be enlightened and your life be filled with love and tranquility. (Zài zhège shénshèng de fó dàn jié, yuàn nín de xīnlíng dédào qǐdí, shēnghuó chōngmǎn ài yǔ píng'ān.) - On this sacred Vesak Day, may your heart be enlightened and your life be filled with love and peace.
Vesak Day represents the essence of compassion and wisdom. May your journey align with Buddha's teachings. (Fó dàn jié shì cíbēi hé zhìhuì de xiàngzhēng, yuàn nín de rénshēng yǔ fótuó de jiàohuì tóngbù qiánxíng.) - Vesak Day symbolizes compassion and wisdom. May your life walk in harmony with Buddha’s teachings.
Wishing you inner peace and a life of completeness on this Vesak Day. (Yuàn fó dàn jié dàigěi nín nèixīn de níngjìng hé shēnghuó de yuánmǎn.) - May Vesak Day bring you inner tranquility and a fulfilling life.
Happy Vesak Day! May your everyday life be enriched with the wisdom and compassion of Buddha. (Fó dàn jié kuàilè! Yuàn nín de měi yī tiān dōu chōngmǎn fótuó de zhìhuì hé cíbēi.) - Happy Vesak Day! May each of your days be filled with Buddha's wisdom and compassion.
May the brilliance of Buddha illuminate your life, bestowing you with endless peace and joy. (Yuàn fótuó de guānghuī zhàoyào nín de rénshēng, dài lái wúxiàn de píng'ān hé xǐyuè.) - May Buddha's radiance shine on your life, bringing boundless peace and joy.
On this special Vesak Day, may each step you take be illuminated by the wisdom of Buddha. (Zài fó dàn jié zhè yī tiān, yuàn nín de měi yī bù dōu zài fótuó de zhìhuì zhōng zhǎodào guāngmíng.) - On Vesak Day, may every step you take be guided by the light of Buddha's wisdom.
Suggestions for Celebrating Vesak Day
As you prepare to honor Buddha's teachings, consider these helpful tips for celebrating Vesak Day meaningfully:
Many Buddhists question whether alcohol consumption is appropriate on this significant day. The guidance is to refrain from drinking alcohol during Vesak, and it is advisable to offer vegetarian dishes to show respect for all living beings.It is also advisable to refrain from serving or consuming meat during Vesak Day. Many Buddhist communities suggest that no living being should be harmed during this celebration.Engaging in charitable acts and performing good deeds is encouraged, as this helps to cleanse any negative karma from your life.Feel free to visit a temple to immerse yourself in the celebration, but ensure that you maintain the serene atmosphere of these sacred spaces.Avoid getting overly caught up in the festivities; this day offers an opportunity to learn something significant about Buddhism.Flight to Singapore
Three Must-Visit Locations for Vesak Day in Singapore
A wonderful way to celebrate Vesak Day is by exploring some of the Buddhist landmarks in Singapore! If you're planning your itinerary, consider these three places to visit:
1. Lian Shan Shuang Lin Temple
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The Lian Shan Shuang Lin Temple, located in Toa Payoh, is Singapore's oldest Buddhist monastery. On Vesak Day, the temple becomes a tranquil haven where visitors can immerse themselves in a peaceful ambiance, join prayer sessions, and contemplate the Buddha's teachings. Its magnificent main hall, featuring golden statues and traditional Chinese designs, offers a serene experience during the Vesak Day festivities.
Address: 184 Jalan Toa Payoh, Singapore 319944.Hours of operation: Open daily from 8 am to 5 pm.2. Kong Meng San Phor Kark See Monastery
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Situated on Bright Hill Road, Kong Meng San Phor Kark See Monastery stands as one of Singapore's largest Buddhist temples. Renowned for its expansive grounds and impressive structures, which include illuminated halls, pagodas, and prayer spaces, the monastery has become a hub for Vesak Day celebrations. The temple hosts a variety of activities, such as candle-lighting ceremonies, services, and dharma talks, drawing both devotees and visitors.
Address: 88 Bright Hill Rd, Singapore 574117.Operating hours: Daily, 8 am - 4 pm.3. Buddha Tooth Relic Temple & Museum
Located in Chinatown, the Buddha Tooth Relic Temple & Museum is a significant cultural icon that comes alive during Vesak Day. This magnificent structure, influenced by the architectural style of the Tang dynasty, is said to house the sacred Buddha's Tooth Relic. During Vesak Day, the temple is beautifully decorated with lanterns and festive ornaments, creating a vibrant atmosphere. Visitors can explore the museum or participate in the evening prayers and ceremonies.
Address: 288 South Bridge Rd, Singapore 058840.Operating hours: Daily, 7 am - 5 pm.May this Vesak Day illuminate your path toward a more fulfilling life! Remember, it's all about fostering peace, love, and understanding—qualities we could all benefit from. If you're planning to celebrate Vesak in Singapore, ensure your itinerary is set with Mytour! From booking flight tickets and hotel accommodations to exploring activities, everything you need is in one convenient app! Download now and have a joyful Vesak!
