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Guiding light needed to help us wade through world's conflicts: Prez
Updated On: 24 May, 2024 11:09 AM IST | New Delhi | mid-day online correspondent
"Being the land of Buddha, India is committed to serve humanity and has made singular contribution towards global peace and prosperity... May the teachings of Buddha continue to guide humanity on the path of harmony and peace," she said
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On Thursday, the day of Buddha Purnima, President Droupadi Murmu stated that mankind needs a "guiding light" now more than ever to help it navigate through this "critical phase" of conflict, environmental dangers, and security issues. During an event organised at the National Museum to commemorate Vaishakha Buddha Purnima, she also stated in a recorded video message that the world can achieve peace and harmony by adhering to the values taught by Lord Buddha.
"Today I would like to reassert the sublime message of compassion, peace and harmony given by the Sakhyamuni Buddha. The full moon day of Vaisakha has special significance as it is the most auspicious day, not only for the followers and practitioners of Buddha Dhamma but for all those who are working to spread peace, compassion and harmony," President Murmu told PTI. It commemorates the day of the birth of Siddhartha Gautama at Lumbini, his enlightenment as the Buddha in Bodh Gaya and his Mahaparinirvana at Kushinagar.
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