ITANAGAR, Apr 29:Governor BD Mishra and Chief Minister Pema Khandu have greeted the people of the state and the Buddhist community in particular on the auspicious occasion of Buddha Purnima that will be celebrated across the world on April 30.

In his message, the Governor hoped that the sacred occasion will facilitate the dissemination of the noble teachings of Lord Buddha and also strengthen the emotional integration and mutual understanding amongst the people.

Chief Minister Pema Khandu, a devout Buddhist himself, said Buddha Jayanti is always an important day in the lives of Buddhists but Buddha Purnima holds specific importance as it falls on a full moon day considered truly holy.

He called upon the people to take time out, irrespective of their religious affiliations, to reflect on Lord Buddha’s teachings of compassion, peace and honesty – virtues which are losing out to modern day’s materialistic cravings.

“May the full moon of Buddha Purnima take away the darkness of ignorance, bigotry and hatred and herald an era of contentment, peace and enlightenment for the world!” Khandu added.

Buddha Purnima is significant, especially for those following Buddhism, as the day commemorates the birth of Lord Buddha on full moon, which is also believed to be the day of death and enlightenment of Lord Buddha, all of which is said to take have taken place on the same day.

 

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Kenter Joya Riba

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