On May 1, the Indian Embassy in Nepal celebrated Buddha Jayanti in Lumbini, collaborating with the Lumbini Development Trust and Lumbini Buddhist University. The festivities featured a Buddhism-themed Kathak dance performance led by Ms. Deepti Gupta and a musical presentation by a Nepali band headed by sarod maestro Mr. Suresh Raj Bajracharya. The event also included a painting exhibition by local school students and prayers chanted by monks from India and Nepal. Lumbini Province Governor Krishna Bahadur Gharti Magar graced the occasion as the Chief Guest. Additionally, the Tibetan spiritual leader, the Dalai Lama, extended heartfelt greetings on Buddha Purnima, which commemorates the birth, enlightenment, and parinirvana of Lord Buddha. He emphasized the enduring relevance of Buddha's teachings in promoting compassion and peace in today's world, encouraging followers to engage deeply with the teachings and apply them in their daily lives. The celebration aimed to foster a sense of community among Buddhists and promote a more peaceful world.