Leader of the Opposition in Lok Sabha, Rahul Gandhi, sent warm wishes on Buddha Purnima, emphasizing the teachings of Lord Gautam Buddha. He highlighted the importance of non-violence, compassion, truth, social harmony, and morality in Buddha’s philosophy, urging humanity to follow the path of peace and harmony.
Congress President Mallikarjun Kharge also conveyed greetings on Buddha Purnima, recognizing the timeless wisdom in Lord Buddha’s life and teachings. He stressed the significance of truth, compassion, non-violence, mindfulness, and equality in shaping civilization and guiding humanity towards peace and harmony.
Buddha Purnima, a revered festival in Buddhism, commemorates the birth, enlightenment, and death of Lord Buddha. Celebrated on the full moon day of the Vaisakha month in the Hindu calendar, this day holds immense spiritual importance for Buddhists worldwide, symbolizing the triumph of Buddha’s teachings and the pursuit of peace and enlightenment.
Buddha Purnima marks the birth of Siddhartha Gautama, later known as Lord Buddha, in Lumbini, Nepal, around the 6th century BCE. It also signifies the enlightenment of Siddhartha Gautama under the Bodhi tree in Bodh Gaya, representing the realization of truth and the path to liberation from suffering.
Additionally, Buddha Purnima observes the death of Lord Buddha, known as Parinirvana, as he passed into Nirvana at the age of 80 in Kushinagar. This day serves as a time for Buddhists to reflect on Lord Buddha’s teachings, focusing on peace, compassion, and the alleviation of suffering through the Four Noble Truths and the Eightfold Path.
