Dhaka: On the eve of this year's Buddha Purnima, Chief Adviser Professor Muhammad Yunus has extended warm felicitations to the Buddhist community in Bangladesh and around the world. "This year's celebrations have come at a time when the teachings of Lord Buddha to foster peace, harmony and unity are more relevant than ever before," he said in a message issued by the Chief Adviser's Press Wing today.
According to Bangladesh Sangbad Sangstha, Professor Yunus emphasized the importance of Lord Buddha's teachings in today's world. He expressed his hopes that the occasion would inspire people to embrace understanding, compassion, and joy as guiding principles for humanity's future. The Chief Adviser highlighted the significance of these values in promoting global peace and unity.
Buddha Purnima, which marks the birth, enlightenment, and passing of Lord Buddha, is a significant event for Buddhists worldwide. The message from the Chief Adviser is seen as a gesture of goodwill and a call to embrace the timeless teachings of Lord Buddha in addressing contemporary challenges.