Today Buddhists across the globe celebrate Vesak Day which marks the birth, enlightenment, and passing of the Buddha.
Last October, I had the privilege of traveling to the Buddha’s birthplace of Lumphini, Nepal. This deeply inspiring visit reaffirms my conviction that the Buddha’s timeless teachings of peace, compassion, and service to others are the best way to a better more understanding and a more harmonious world for all.
Today and every day that has been guided by the spirit of Vesak and by a renewed faith in what we can accomplish in a united human family, let us work as well to build a more peaceful and more sustainable future. Happy Vesak Day.
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