{"id":353709,"date":"2025-05-12T01:26:03","date_gmt":"2025-05-12T06:56:03","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/tehelka.com\/?p=353709"},"modified":"2025-05-12T01:26:46","modified_gmt":"2025-05-12T06:56:46","slug":"pm-modi-extends-greetings-on-buddha-purnima-hails-lord-buddhas-mssage-of-peace","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/tehelka.com\/pm-modi-extends-greetings-on-buddha-purnima-hails-lord-buddhas-mssage-of-peace\/","title":{"rendered":"PM Modi extends Greetings on Buddha Purnima"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-full\"><img decoding=\"async\" loading=\"lazy\" width=\"600\" height=\"400\" src=\"https:\/\/tehelka.com\/media\/2025\/05\/PM-Modi-Extends-Greetings-On-Buddha-Purnima-Hails-Lord-Buddhas-Message-Of-Peace.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-353711\" srcset=\"https:\/\/tehelka.com\/media\/2025\/05\/PM-Modi-Extends-Greetings-On-Buddha-Purnima-Hails-Lord-Buddhas-Message-Of-Peace.jpg 600w, https:\/\/tehelka.com\/media\/2025\/05\/PM-Modi-Extends-Greetings-On-Buddha-Purnima-Hails-Lord-Buddhas-Message-Of-Peace-300x200.jpg 300w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 600px) 100vw, 600px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p>Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Monday extended his best wishes to citizens on the occasion of Buddha Purnima, highlighting that the life and teachings of Lord Buddha will always guide the world towards compassion and peace.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Buddha Purnima, also known as Vesak or Buddha Jayanti, is a significant spiritual occasion celebrated by Buddhists globally. It marks the birth, enlightenment, and Mahaparinirvana (death) of Gautama Buddha. Observed on the full moon day of the Vaisakh month in the Hindu calendar, the day is dedicated to meditation, peace, and spiritual reflection.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Sharing a message on X, PM Modi wrote, \u201cBest wishes to all countrymen on Buddha Purnima. Lord Buddha\u2019s messages, based on the principles of truth, equality and harmony, have been a guide for humanity. His life dedicated to sacrifice and penance will always inspire the world community towards compassion and peace.\u201d<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Union Home Minister Amit Shah also took to social media to convey his greetings.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>\u201cHappy Buddha Purnima to everyone. The life of Lord Buddha, who gave the message of equality and unity to human society by following the path of knowledge, compassion and non-violence, is the confluence of thoughts, words and deeds. I pray to Lord Buddha for everyone\u2019s happiness and peace,\u201d he said in a post on X.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Union Minister J.P. Nadda also extended his heartfelt wishes, saying, \u201cI extend my heartfelt greetings and best wishes to all the countrymen on Buddha Purnima. Lord Buddha showed the path of religion, compassion, non-violence and peace to human society.\u201d<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>\u201cHis great ascetic life of awakening the \u2018self\u2019 and dedicating himself in the service of others and his teachings will continue to inspire all of us forever,\u201d he added.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Defence Minister Rajnath Singh, in his message on X, wrote, \u201cOn the auspicious occasion of Buddha Purnima, I bow to Mahatma Buddha who is the symbol of peace, wisdom and compassion. His timeless teachings continue to guide humanity towards harmony, self-realisation and the path of righteousness.\u201d<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Uttar Pradesh Chief Minister Yogi Adityanath also congratulated citizens on the occasion and urged people to draw inspiration from Lord Buddha\u2019s message.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>\u201cHearty congratulations and best wishes to all the citizens of the state on the auspicious occasion of \u2018Buddha Purnima\u2019! The life of Lord Buddha inspires self-realisation and selfless service,\u201d he said.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>\u201cLet us all pledge to build a harmonious and peaceful society by following the path of meditation, compassion and co-existence of Lord Buddha,\u201d CM Yogi added.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Monday extended his best wishes to citizens on the occasion of Buddha Purnima, highlighting that the life and teachings of Lord Buddha will always guide the world towards compassion and peace. 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