2551st Buddha Jayanti being observed today

May 2, 2007
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The 2551st Buddha Jayanti, the birth Anniversary of Lord Gautam Buddha, the propounder of immortal messages such as ‘non-violence is the foundation of peace and harmony’ is being observed today by organising various programmes with the message of peace and harmony among people.

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As the birth, enlightenment and Nirvana of Lord Buddha falls on the same day of the full moon of the month of Baisakh, Buddhists around the world, including Nepal, observe Buddha Jayanti with respect and devotion to Buddha.

The United Nations has been observing the Anniversary of Lord Buddha as a public holiday since 2002.

The books on teachings and messages of Lord Buddha are said to be the largest publication throughout the world.

Buddha Jayanti is celebrated in all the Buddhist nations rejoicing the victory of Prince Siddhartha of Lumbini over pain, suffering and self.

The Buddhist monks said the day should carry special message of tolerance and self-discipline among all the Nepalis to establish permanent peace in the country.

In his message on the occasion of Buddha Jaayanti, Prime Minister Girija Prasad Koirala said that the 2551st birth anniversary of Lord Buddha would bring long-lasting peace in the country.

“The Himal, Hill and Terai of the country are filled with the message of Lord Buddha for peace and harmony. But this land of peace suffered serious conflict and violence in the past,” the Prime Minister said, adding, “Let’s wish this day will bring sustainable peace and cultivate harmony among all.”

Issuing separate statements on the occasion, Nepali Congress (Democratic), Rastriya Prajatantra Party and Rastriya Janashakti Party also appealed to all to nurture peace and harmony, by embracing Buddha’s message of peace, on the occasion of Buddha Jayanti.

A Buddhist monk carrying a Buddhist flag circumambulating Baudhanath Stupa in Bauddha marking the 2251st Buddha Jayanti, Wednesday, May 02 07. nepalnews.com/rh

Teachings of Lord Buddha are included in the world’s highly prestigious universities including the Oxford, Cambridge and Harvard Universities.

Lord Buddha, during his 80 year life, carried out a total of 84 thousand discourses which are compiled in various books including ‘Binaya’, Sutta, Abhidhamma and Tripitak.

Buddhists around the world today organise a variety of programmes at the Buddhist religious sites and spread the message of world peace of Lord Gautam Buddha.