Dharamshala — His Holiness the Dalai Lama offers greeting and prayer to every member of global Buddhist family, on occasion of Buddha Purnima. He urged the followers of the Buddha to be 21st-century Buddhists: to discover what the teachings truly mean and to put them into practice.
His Holiness the Dalai Lama offers greeting and prayer to every member of global Buddhist family, on occasion of Buddha Purnima, May 1,2026, from his residence, in Dharamsala.
His Holiness the Dalai Lama wrote,"On this auspicious occasion of Buddha Purnima – Vesak – which commemorates the birth, enlightenment, and parinirvana of Buddha Shakyamuni, I offer my heartfelt greetings and prayers to every member of our global Buddhist family."
The spiritual leader of Tibet said, "This sacred day reminds us of the light that Shakyamuni Buddha brought into the world more than 2,500 years ago. Though the world has transformed beyond recognition since then, his teachings remain relevant today. His profound insight into dependent arising and his call to harm no one and to help all beings remain the most compassionate and practical guide for living in our troubled times."
His Holiness said, "Whenever I can, I encourage those who consider themselves followers of the Buddha to be 21st-century Buddhists: to discover what the teachings truly mean and to put them into practice. This entails listening and reading, reflecting deeply on what one has heard or read, and making oneself thoroughly familiar with it."
"On this joyful celebration of the 2,570th Buddha Jayanti, I offer my greetings to all my Buddhist brothers and sisters. I pray that each of us, by bringing the Buddha's teachings into our own daily lives, may contribute to creating a happier and more peaceful world," His Holiness concluded his message with prayer.
