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Vice President Venkaiah Naidu greets nation on Buddha Purnima

| @indiablooms | May 17, 2019, at 03:54 pm

New Delhi, May 17 (IBNS): Vice President of India, M. Venkaiah Naidu has greeted the people on the auspicious occasion of ‘Buddha Purnima’. 

In a message, he said that Lord Buddha was one of the most illustrious spiritual leaders to have walked this earth. His eternal message of non-violence and compassion continues to inspire humanity across the globe, he added.

Following is the text of Vice President's message:

"I extend my warm greetings and good wishes to the people of our country on the auspicious occasion of ‘Buddha Purnima’.

Lord Buddha was one of the most illustrious spiritual leaders to have walked this earth. He preached the most profound truths. His eternal message of non-violence and compassion continues to inspire humanity across the globe to strive towards a more fulfilling life and a world where all people live together and shaping it together into a peaceful, inclusive, sustainable globe.

On this happy occasion, let us commit ourselves to the path of Dharma (righteousness), Karuna (compassion) and Maitri (universal friendship) shown by Lord Buddha."

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