From chilly Tibet to sunny Singapore, Buddhists from all over the world gather to commemorate the birth, enlightenment, and death of Siddharta Gautama Shakyamuni (Sakyamuni) Buddha, on the day of the full moon in the month of Vesākha, which is usually in April or May. On this special day, meat-free meals are often offered at temples or made at home to show compassion and kindness towards innocent animals.
Going meat-free for a day or even longer is not difficult thanks to the wide variety of vegetarian options across cultures and cuisines available, and as you tuck into the wonderful vegetarian delights below, perhaps it could even be a way of life!