New Delhi, May 17 (UNI) Vice President M Venkaiah Naidu on Friday greeted the people on the auspicious
occasion of ‘Buddha Purnima’ and said that Lord Buddha was one of the most illustrious spiritual leaders
to have walked this earth whose message of non-violence and compassion continues to inspire humanity.
'Lord Buddha was one of the most illustrious spiritual leaders to have walked this earth. He preached the most
profound truths. His eternal message of non-violence and compassion continues to inspire humanity across the
globe to strive towards a more fulfilling life and a world where all people live together and shaping it together
into a peaceful, inclusive, sustainable globe,' he said in a message.
Extending warm greetings and good wishes to the people of the country on the occasion, he urged the
people to commit themselves to the 'path of Dharma (righteousness), Karuna (compassion) and Maitri
(universal friendship) shown by Lord Buddha."
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