Buddhist Calendar

Buddhist Calendar The Buddhist calendar is a lunisolar calendar in which the months are based on both the lunar phases and the solar cycle. The Buddhist calendar is used mostly in East Asia and South Asia. In the Theravada countries of Southeast Asia, the Buddhist calendar is a lunar calendar in which the months are based on the phases of the moon. In these countries, the calendar is used mainly for religious purposes, and the months are often named after the main festivals that take place during that month. In China, Japan, and Korea, the Buddhist calendar is a lunisolar calendar, and the months are based on both the lunar phases and the solar cycle. In these countries, the calendar is used mainly for religious purposes, and the months are often named after the main festivals that take place during that month. The Buddhist calendar is also used in Tibet and Nepal. In Tibet, the calendar is mainly used for religious purposes, and the months are often named after the main festivals that take place during that month. In Nepal, the calendar is used mainly for astrological purposes. The Buddhist calendar has a cycle of 60 years, and each year is divided into 12 months. The first month of the year is called Baishakh, and the last month of the year is called Chaitra. The Buddhist calendar is used to determine the dates of the main Buddhist festivals. These festivals include Vesak, which commemorates the birth, enlightenment, and death of the Buddha; Asalha Puja, which commemorates the Buddha's first teaching; and Magha Puja, which commemorates the Buddha's final teaching.