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The year 2011 marks 2600 years since Lord Buddha attained enlightenment or Nirvana. Referred to as “Buddha Jayanthi” Buddhists all over the world and particularly in countries such as Sri Lanka, Thailand, Cambodia, Myanmar, Bhutan, Tibet, and Laos - which are predominantly Buddhist countries - are preparing to celebrate this significant event in the religious calendar.