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Joe Biden sends greetings to Buddhists on Vesak
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Joe Biden sends greetings to Buddhists on Vesak
PTI / May 27, 2021, 08:20 IST
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US President Joe Biden (AFP)
WASHINGTON: US President Joe Biden sent greetings on Wednesday to the Buddhist community on the occasion of Vesak, a day honouring the birth, enlightenment and passing of the Buddha. (First Lady) Jill (Biden) and I extend our warmest wishes to Buddhists in the United States and around the world as they celebrate Vesak, a day honoring the birth, enlightenment, and passing of the Buddha, Biden said in a message.
The ceremonial lighting of a lamp, the symbol of this holiday that has been celebrated for over 2,500 years, reminds people of Buddhism s teachings of compassion, humility and selflessness that endure today, he added.
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