Lumbini. Seven thousand lamps have been lit in Lumbini, the birthplace of Buddha, with the wish for world peace. Seven thousand lamps were lit at Lumbini Square, located in the middle of the central canal, on Saturday evening, immediately after the conclusion of the fourth Tripitaka recitation ceremony.
The Dhammakaya Foundation lit the lamp for peace and harmony with the participation of monks and nuns, lamas, gurus, nuns, worshippers and five hundred short-term monks who have been ordained. The lighting of the lamp, which was arranged in the shape of a Dhamma Chakra with the Nepali flag as the center, was inaugurated by the President of the All Nepal Monks’ Federation, Dhammashovan Mahasthavir.
Dr. Lharkyal Lama, Vice-President of the Lumbini Development Fund, said that it is important in itself to pray for world peace and the welfare of the living world by lighting the lamp in Lumbini, the birthplace of Buddha. He emphasized the need to spread the teachings of Buddha throughout the world through such spiritual programs.
Dr. Adisak, advisor to Thai Dhammakaya, said that Buddha’s teachings emphasized universal brotherhood and unity, and that the lamp reflected internal and external knowledge.
Similarly, during the program, Advisor to the Minister of Culture, Tourism and Civil Aviation Roshni Giri, Secretary of the All Nepal Monks’ Federation Bhikkhu Nigrodha Mahasthavir, and Vice Chancellor of Lumbini Buddhist University Dr. Subarnalal Bajracharya said that like the light of the lamp, the teachings of Buddha also dispel the darkness.
Done Tripitaka Recitation
The four-day fourth international Tripitaka recitation held in Lumbini, the birthplace of Buddha, has concluded. The Tripitaka recitation was organized by the All Nepal Monks Federation and co-organized by various organizations including the Lumbini Development Fund in the premises of the Mayadevi Temple in Lumbini.
The Tripitaka recitation was concluded on Saturday by Lumbini Province Chief Minister Chet Narayan Acharya. Addressing the closing ceremony, Chief Minister Acharya urged the spread of Buddha’s teachings around the world. He said that by imbibing the teachings and teachings of Buddha, one can spread the spirit of peace, compassion and coexistence.
Dr. Lharkyal Lama, Vice-Chairman of the Lumbini Development Trust, said that since Lumbini is the birthplace of Buddha and a center of faith for Buddhists from all over the world, coming here is like meeting Buddha in person.
In the program, Monk Dhammashovan Mahasthavir, President of the All Nepal Monks’ Federation, said that the teachings of Lord Buddha are scientific and relevant to the times. He said that reciting the Buddha’s teachings for four days at the Buddha’s birthplace generated positive energy.
Similarly, Sanuraja Shakya, Member Secretary of the Lumbini Development Fund, said that the Tripitaka recitation has made a significant contribution to promoting tourism in Lumbini and internationalizing Buddhist teachings. At the program, Upasika Wangmo Dixi, founder of the International Tripitaka Chanting Committee, said that it was a priceless achievement in life to be able to recite the Buddha’s teachings in Lumbini.
At the program, Secretary of the All Nepal Monks Federation, Monk Nigrodha Mahasthavir, Senior Vice President of the Lumbini Hotel Entrepreneurs Association, Leelamani Sharma, and others said that such programs are important for spreading the Buddha’s teachings around the world.
On the occasion, those who supported the Tripitaka program were also honored, informed the Federation’s Publicity Coordinator, Monk Bimalo Mahasthavir. The knowledge and teachings of Gautam Buddha, which he imparted continuously for 45 years, have been collected in the Tripitaka.
More than four hundred people, including monks, nuns, lamas, nuns, and worshippers, participated in the Tripitaka recitation ceremony.
प्रतिक्रिया दिनुहोस्