user7788: This may come off as a very strange question. From small days I have been taught Buddhism, not in the way it should have been, but in a way which took most stories and teachings for granted.  Those who know Buddhism know that Lord Buddha attained enlightenment on a Vesak Poya day (a full moon in May). According to Theravada teachings (and maybe even Mahayana I am not sure) what came next was seven weeks of very "Holy" or special events/activities concerning Lord Buddha. First of which was the "Animisa Locana Pooja" where the Buddha was believed to have shown gratitude to a Bo tree. Later on was a week named "Ruwan Sakmana" where the Buddha meditated while walking. This I found very strange. A Buddha is a person who has found the ultimate liberation from all the sorrows, one whose kindness and compassion has no bounds. Laymen meditate to basically calm themselves and to improve "Maithri"/ kindness. Why does an enlightened being meditate? I doubt a Buddha would just meditate to pass time! My opinion is that a Buddha does not meditate because he does not need to do it anymore. But does a Buddha meditate?

user111: In fact, the Buddha meditated everyday. All Arahaths meditate whenever they are not busy with teaching or day to day activities. But it is not to get rid of any defilements like ordinary beings. Instead, they attain a state called the Nirodha Samapatti. 
It's like going home after busy day at the office(the world of Sankhara). Nirodha Samapatti is a pleasant abiding.
If I remember right, the Buddha attains the Jhanas after every sentence he speaks, when he gives a sermon.
The Buddha's Daily Routine 

Buddha would get up at 4.00 a.m. and as soon as he had had a wash
  would sit down to meditate for an hour. From 5.00 to 6.00 a.m. he
  would look around the world with his mental eye to see if anybody
  needed help. At 6.00 a.m. he would put on his robe and either go out
  and help the needy or beg for food....


user120: I can't find the reference at the moment but if I recall correctly, the Buddha continued to meditate after enlightenment for two reasons, according to the Theravada tradition: (1) To dwell in a pleasant abiding here and now (jhana) (2) to set an example for his followers

7788: <p>This may come off as a very strange question. From small days I have been taught Buddhism, not in the way it should have been, but in a way which took most stories and teachings for granted. <p> Those who know Buddhism know that Lord Buddha attained enlightenment on a Vesak Poya day (a full moon in May). According to Theravada teachings (and maybe even Mahayana I am not sure) what came next was seven weeks of very "Holy" or special events/activities concerning Lord Buddha. <p>First of which was the "Animisa Locana Pooja" where the Buddha was believed to have shown gratitude to a Bo tree. Later on was a week named "Ruwan Sakmana" where the Buddha meditated while walking. This I found very strange. A Buddha is a person who has found the ultimate liberation from all the sorrows, one whose kindness and compassion has no bounds. Laymen meditate to basically calm themselves and to improve "Maithri"/ kindness. Why does an enlightened being meditate? I doubt a Buddha would just meditate to pass time! My opinion is that a Buddha does not meditate because he does not need to do it anymore. But does a Buddha meditate?</p>
 111: <p>In fact, the Buddha meditated everyday. All Arahaths meditate whenever they are not busy with teaching or day to day activities. But it is not to get rid of any defilements like ordinary beings. Instead, they attain a state called the <a href="http://www.palikanon.com/english/wtb/n_r/nirodha_samaapatti.htm" rel="nofollow">Nirodha Samapatti</a>. </p>

<p>It's like going home after busy day at the office(the world of Sankhara). Nirodha Samapatti is a pleasant abiding.</p>

<p>If I remember right, the Buddha attains the Jhanas after every sentence he speaks, when he gives a sermon.</p>

<p><a href="http://www.buddhanet.net/e-learning/buddhism/lifebuddha/26lbud.htm" rel="nofollow"><strong>The Buddha's Daily Routine</strong></a> </p>

<blockquote>
  <p>Buddha would get up at 4.00 a.m. and as soon as he had had a wash
  would sit down to <strong>meditate for an hour</strong>. From 5.00 to 6.00 a.m. he
  would look around the world with his mental eye to see if anybody
  needed help. At 6.00 a.m. he would put on his robe and either go out
  and help the needy or beg for food....</p>
</blockquote>
 120: <p>I can't find the reference at the moment but if I recall correctly, the Buddha continued to meditate after enlightenment for two reasons, according to the Theravada tradition: (1) To dwell in a pleasant abiding here and now (jhana) (2) to set an example for his followers</p>
