White House Hosts Buddhist Representatives for Fifth Official Vesak Observance
Craig Lewis
15 June 2026
The White House hosted its own annual Vesak observance on 11 June, continuing a new tradition begun in 2021.
White House Hosts Buddhist Representatives for Fourth Annual Vesak Observance
Craig Lewis
29 May 2024
As Buddhists around the world honored the birth, enlightenment, and mahaparanirvana of the Buddha during Vesak, the White House hosted its own observance.
Buddhists Welcomed to White House to Celebrate Vesak
Justin Whitaker
9 May 2023
Buddhists in the US celebrate the Buddha’s birthday in the first large in-person celebration at the White House
Dalai Lama Points to the Heart of the Buddhadharma as Buddhists Around the World Observe Vesak
Craig Lewis
8 May 2023
As Buddhists around the world celebrated the the day of Vesak on 5 May, His Holiness the Dalai Lama shared a message for Buddhists across the globe.
Making History: Vesak Celebrated at the White House with Candle Offerings
Craig Lewis
27 May 2021
Second Gentleman Emhoff joins representatives of all…
America’s CDC Issues New Guidance for Reopening Communities of Faith
Nina Müller
26 May 2020
Move coincides with a statement from Trump…