In the Theravada form of Buddhism followed in Southeast Asia, Gautama’s enlightenment is commemorated along with his birth ...

It commemorates the enlightenment of Siddhartha Gautama, who became the Buddha ... He eventually left home to find a cure for the inevitable suffering caused by old age, sickness and death.

Bodhi Day, observed on December 8, commemorates the Buddha's enlightenment, symbolizing spiritual awakening and the path to ...