The Buddhist Association of China held a commemorative event to observe this year's birth anniversary of the Buddha at the Guangji Temple in Beijing. According to the Chinese lunar calendar, this year Buddha's birthday falls on May 15. The National Religious Affairs Administration sent a congratulatory letter to the Buddhist community across the country. Representatives from the three major systems of Chinese Buddhism, Tibetan Buddhism, and Southern Buddhism, as well as diplomats from various countries, attended the event to celebrate Buddha's birthday. Photos: Li Hao/GT