The spirit of Buddhism lies in the simple life that Gautama Buddha embodied and preached. Buddha Purnima, which celebrates the birth, enlightenment and death of the Buddha, is a manifestation of Buddha's invaluable teachings. Celebrated across India on the full moon day of the Vaisakh month of the Hindu calendar, it is a day of solemn celebration wherein devotees gather at the Mahabodhi Temple in Bodh Gaya, Bihar, reflect on their lives and remember the prince who gave up every material possession to gain a light that illuminates the way for all those who follow.

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