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| Buddha Purnima celebrated | | Gautam Buddha apostle of peace: Jora | | Early Times Report
SRINAGAR May 16: 2555th birth anniversary of Mahatma Gautam Buddha was celebrated with religious fervor and gaiety here today.
In this connection, a grand function was organized by Himalayan Buddhist cultural Association, Students wing Srinagar at Nageen club. Minister for Tourism Nawang Rigzin Jora was chief guest on the occasion, who inaugurated function by lighting candles. To pay homage to Buddha, special prayer was organized, attended by large number of people, including students, intellectuals and lamas on the occasion.
President Ladakh Students wing Srinagar presented a power point presentation on the life and teaching of Mahatma Gautam Buddha besides several speakers threw detailed light on the teachings of this great. Jora while felicitating people on the eve of birth anniversary of Mahatma Buddha, said that this great was an apostle of peace and truthfulness, whose message of Ahinsa and non-violence assumes greater relevance today, when world is facing with growing intolerance and the cult of violence.
Jora said that Buddha has preached for truthfulness, love and compassion for peace and solace of human being. He said following on the path shown by this great is imperative for strengthening the bonds of love, brotherhood, communal harmony and amity between different religions and communities.
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