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UN Secretary-General says Buddhism can bring long-term peace and global stability
Press Center[31/05/2007]
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United Nations (UN) Secretary-General Ban Ki-moon delivered a message on the occasion of the Day of Vesak, saying this opportunity allows the followers of Lord Buddha to reaffirm their dedication to the ideals of Buddhism. They will also have the opportunity to underscore the principles of compassion, understanding and peace preached by the Lord Buddha. He said the Lord Buddhas teachings have continued to guide and give meaning to the lives of millions of people worldwide since over 2,500 years ago.
The UN Secretary-General said this celebration is timely because it can reduce the growing gulf between communities and nations created by certain events of recent years. These events have led to a worrying rise in intolerance and cross-cultural tensions, and reversing these trends has become vital to long-term peace and stability in the world.
He asked the participants to be considerate of their words and actions as they can affect the people around them and to look beyond their narrow short-term self-interests. Furthermore, people must recognize their essential interdependence, and place the well-being of their communities and of all humanity on a par with their own.
Finally, the UN Secretary-General would like everyone, Buddhists and non-Buddhists alike, to resolve to deal with their fellow human beings graciously and objectively, without hatred or ill will.
Source: Thai National News Bureau Public Relations Department - 29 May 2007
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