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PM Narendra Modi participated in the International Vesak Day celebrations in the Sri Lankan capital Colombo, the biggest festival of Buddhists. Vesak Day or Buddha Day is celebrated to mark the birth, enlightenment and death of Gautam Buddha. At the International Vesak Day, Prime Minister Narendra Modi spoke on “Buddhist Teaching for Social Justice and Sustainable World Peace”. (Twitter/PMO)
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Modi, on his second visit to Sri Lanka in two years, was received by his Sri Lankan counterpart Ranil Wickremesinghe at the venue amid traditional fanfare. The prime minister, who is the chief guest at the event, lit lamps – a traditional practice. Sri Lankan President Maithripala Srisena was also present on the occasion.
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PM Narendra Modi said Lord Buddha’s message is as relevant in the 21st century as it was two and a half millennia ago. (Twitter/PMO)
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"Proud to host Vesak Day celebrations in Colombo. I want to thank Prime Minister Modi for being the chief guest during the celebrations," Wickremesinghe said. (Twitter/PMO)
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"Teachings of Buddhism are relevant in today's world. Buddhism shows a moderate path and need to consolidate social justice," he said. (PMO/Twitter)
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Speaking as the chief guest at the International Vesak Day celebrations in Colombo, the prime minister said that the themes of social justice and sustainable world peace, chosen for the Vesak day, resonate deeply with Buddha's teachings. (Twitter/PMO)
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The prime minister lit a lamp – a traditional practice -initiating the UN 'Vesak Day' celebrations, which commemorates the birth, enlightenment, and death of Buddha. (Twitter/Gopal Baglay)
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