Vesak Buddha Purnima Celebrations in Dehradun Promote Global Peace
Vesak Buddha Purnima celebrations in Doon; prayers held for global peace
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The Vesak Buddha Purnima Mahotsav in Dehradun, organized by the Doon Buddhist Committee and Uttarakhand Tourism Development Board, featured prayers, cultural performances, and a peace march. Attendees included local dignitaries and Buddhist monks, emphasizing the teachings of Buddha for global harmony.
- 01The event was held at the IRDT Auditorium in Dehradun.
- 02Participants included members of Buddhist communities and local residents.
- 03Key messages highlighted the relevance of Buddha's teachings for modern society.
- 04A peace march concluded the event, promoting non-violence and goodwill.
- 05Kamal Singh Negi received the Dhamma Ratna Award for his contributions to Buddhist heritage.
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The annual Vesak Buddha Purnima Mahotsav took place at the IRDT Auditorium in Dehradun, organized by the Doon Buddhist Committee in collaboration with the Uttarakhand Tourism Development Board. The event, held on Friday, attracted a diverse crowd, including members of Buddhist communities and local residents. It commenced with a ceremonial Buddha bathing ritual and featured cultural performances, including a traditional welcome dance for chief guest Maling Gombu, chairman of the Arunachal Pradesh Khadi & Village Industries Board. Monks and nuns from Myanmar offered prayers for world peace, while messages from Uttarakhand's governor, Lt Gen Gurmit Singh (retd), and Chief Minister Pushkar Singh Dhami emphasized the importance of Buddha's teachings. A Dhamma discourse was delivered by Pema Tenzin, and a spiritual song promoting inner awakening was launched. The event concluded with a peace march from Survey Chowk to Buddha Chowk, spreading messages of non-violence and goodwill. Kamal Singh Negi was honored with the Dhamma Ratna Award for his dedication to preserving Buddhist heritage.
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The event fosters a sense of community and promotes values of peace and compassion, encouraging local residents to engage in social harmony.
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