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Updated: May 7, 2020 11:16:01 am
Prime Minister Modi added that India stands firm with those facing difficulties due to the pandemic, both in the country and around the world. (Twitter / BJP)
Prime Minister Narendra Modi praised people leading efforts to curb coronavirus infection in the country on Thursday, saying his selfless work during the pandemic is commendable.
He added that India stands firm with those facing difficulties due to the pandemic, both in the country and worldwide. “India stands firm and selflessly in these difficult times with those facing problems in India or abroad. India’s growth will always help global growth, “he said.
The Prime Minister was addressing the virtual Purnima Buddha celebrations, Vesak Global Celebrations, via videoconference.
“It is a pleasure to be among you, but the situation does not allow us. Even during this critical situation of confinement, the International Buddhist Confederation deserves praise for organizing this virtual celebration of Buddha Purnima,” he said.
The Ministry of Culture, in collaboration with the International Buddhist Confederation (IBC), organized the virtual prayer event with the participation of all the supreme leaders of Buddhist sanghas from all over the world.
“Following the principles of the Buddha has only been possible because the Buddha is not just a name, but a sacred thought. A thought that resides in every human being, guides humanity. Buddha is the ultimate sacrifice and devotion. Buddha is synonymous with service and dedication, “he added.
“During these times of turmoil and distress in the world, the teachings of the Buddha become even more relevant. He had said that humanity must continually strive to overcome difficult situations, to escape them. Stopping tired cannot be a solution, ”he said.
On the occasion, the prayer ceremonies will be broadcast live from the Lumbini Sacred Garden (Nepal), the Mahabodhi Temple (Bodhgaya, India); Mulgandha Kuti Vihara, Sarnath; Parinirvana Stupa, Kushinagar; Pirith singing from Ruwanweli Maha Seya in the sacred and historical local stupa of Anuradhapura, Sri Lanka; Boudhanath, Swayambhu, Namo Stupa, Nepal, apart from other popular Buddhist sites.
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