Sri Lankans Mark Buddha’s Milestones

Sri Lankans mark Buddha’s milestones

The Sri Lankan Embassy on Saturday held an event to commemorate Vesak — the three sacred milestones in the life of the Buddha : his birth, enlightenment and death — at the Rama IX Golden Jubilee Temple in Bangkok .

At the meeting with the Chancellor, UN Secretary-General António Guterres makes clear what role he expects of the Federal Government in the world and especially for the United Nations after the drastic cuts in US contributions. But Merz also has expectations for the UN.

In the light of geopolitical developments, UN Secretary-General Guterres stressed the role of German foreign policy.

Vesak Observed in NL as Buddhist Community Gathers in Mount Pearl

Members of the local Buddhist community will mark the most important day on their religious calendar today. Vesak, also known as Buddha Day, is observed globally to commemorate the birth, enlightenment, and passing of the Buddha. The Sri Lankan Buddhists and Well-Wishers Community of Newfoundland is holding an event at the Mount Pearl Soccer Association to mark the occasion. Board member Dula Iluksooriya says they are holding the event at that v…

UNESCO Celebrates International Day of Vesak 2025 with Symposium on Buddhism and the Silk Road - LNW Lanka News Web

The International Day of Vesak 2025 was commemorated by the Member States of UNESCO with a scholarly symposium held under the theme “Buddhist Cosmopolitanism and Exchange along the Silk Road: Interplay between Buddhism and Trade in Ancient Asia.” The event took place on the full moon day of Vesak, May 12, 2025, at UNESCO headquarters in Paris. It was organised by the Permanent Delegation of Sri Lanka in association with UNESCO. The Symposium was…

India Leads Vesak Celebration at UN, Promotes Buddha’s Path to Global Harmony

The Permanent Mission of India to the United Nations in New York commemorated the International Day of Vesak on Friday with a distinguished panel discussion titled ‘Teachings of Gautama Buddha – a Path to Internal and Global Peace.’ The event drew participation from high-level diplomats, scholars, and spiritual leaders, reaffirming the enduring relevance of Lord Buddha’s teachings in addressing contemporary global challenges. Announcing the even…