Wesak, also known as “Buddha Day,” falls on Monday, May 12, 2025 (exact time: 12:55 PM). It marks the birth, enlightenment, and death of the historical Buddha, Siddhartha Gautama, who was born 2,600 years ago. These three significant events in the Buddha’s life are all said to have happened on the same day, many years apart.
Wesak Ceremony Altar
Ideally you need the following:
1. Picture or statue of the Buddha placed in the center of your altar table which is covered with a solid color cloth of gold, purple or a pretty cloth or scarf
2. 6 white roses (ideally), or 6 white flowers (3 each in a vase on either side of
Buddha)
3. 2 white candles – real or battery operated – one on each side
4. a bowl or glass of honey flavored water
5. an orange
The Mantram of the Buddha is repeated eight (8) times.
OM NAMO TASSE BHUGAVATO ARRAHATO SUMMA SUM BUDDHA SA
Honor to the Blessed one
The enlightened one
THE BUDDHA
THE GREAT INVOCATION
From the point of Light within the Mind of God
Let light stream forth into human minds
Let light descend on Earth
From the point of Love within the Heart of God
Let love stream forth into human hearts
May the Christ (coming one) return to Earth
From the Center where the Will of God is known
Let purpose guide all little human wills
The purpose which the Masters know and serve
From the Center which we call the human race
Let the Plan of Love and Light work out
And may it seal the door where evil dwells
Let Light and Love and Power restore the Divine Plan on Earth