Early Times Report
JAMMU, May 1: The Batwals India (A Social Organization) celebrated the 2562nd Buddha Jayanti with great enthusiasm, gaiety and fervour here at Mint Leaf in Surya Vihar Bohri.
Throwing light on the life and activities of Lord Buddha, the organization secretary O P Sargotra said according to Buddhist tradition, he was born on full moon of Vesak month in 624 BC. He renounced his household life at 29. He attained supreme knowledge after the penance of 6 long years at 35. After spending the missionary life of 45 years finally died at 80 in Kushinagar.
The organization general secretary R L Kaith said Lord Buddha had tried to explain people that all the sufferings of the world are simply because of our attachment to these things. It is our desires that lead us to the sufferings and so he set forth the Noble Eightfold Path which consists of eight practices: right practices, right view, right resolve, right speech, right conduct, right livelihood, right effort, right mindfulness and right Samadhi. If anyone follows this path, he will be away from the common sufferings, added Kaith. |
