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Saga Dawa (Tibetan Vesak)
The holiest month in the Tibetan calendar — triple merit for every good deed.
June 11Lunar calendar
Why It Matters
Saga Dawa is the fourth Tibetan lunar month, the most sacred of the year. Any virtuous or negative action performed during this month is said to be multiplied one hundred thousand times. Like Vesak, it commemorates the Buddha's birth, enlightenment, and parinirvana.
How It Is Observed
Pilgrims circumambulate sacred mountains (especially Mount Kailash), strict vegetarianism, animal release, butter lamp offerings, massive alms-giving, all-month prayers.
Sacred Text
“Form is emptiness, emptiness is form. In the same way, feeling, perception, formation, and consciousness are emptiness.”
— Heart Sutra ↗
Note on dates: This holiday follows a lunar or lunisolar calendar. The date shown is approximate for 2025–2026. Exact dates may vary by one or two days depending on moon sighting and regional tradition. Always confirm with your local community.