Buddha Jayanti being celebrated today

The 2551st Buddha Jayanti, birth anniversary of Lord Buddha, is being celebrated today by organising various programmes across the country with the message of peace and harmony among people.

As the birth, enlightenment and Nirvana of Lord Buddha falls on the same day of the full moon of the month of Baisakh, Buddhists around the world, including Nepal, observe Buddha Jayanti with respect and devotion to Buddha.

It is celebrated in all the Buddhist nations rejoicing the victory of Prince Siddhartha of Lumbini over pain, suffering and self.

The Buddhist monks said the day should carry special message of tolerance and self-discipline among all the Nepalis to establish permanent peace in the country.

In his message on the occasion of Buddha Jaayanti, Prime Minister Girija Prasad Koirala said that the 2551st birth anniversary of Lord Buddha would bring long-lasting peace in the country.

“The Himal, Hill and Terai of the country are filled with the message of Lord Buddha for peace and harmony. But this land of peace suffered serious conflict and violence in the past,” the Prime Minister said, adding, “Let’s wish this day will bring sustainable peace and cultivate harmony among all.”