wesak

Young readers will explore the special cultural celebrations that are held throughout the United States.

Wesak is about celebrating Buddha. It is a Buddhist holiday. People clean and decorate temples for the celebration. Then, they honor Buddha at temples by making offerings and reciting holy texts. People also do good deeds during Wesak.

Discusses how the celebration of Wesak, or Buddha Day, came about, what it signifies, and the ways in which it is celebrated today.