PM’s Vesak message :

Building a just and compassionate society

“Our Government has taken an initiative concerning greater uplift of the Buddha Sasana and the Sangha society while ensuring the well-being of the people, towards a goal of building and sustaining a just and compassionate society,” said Prime Minster Ranil Wickremesinghe in his Vesak Day message.

The message said, “As we celebrate the thrice blessed Vesak Day once again, we are reminded of the true values the Buddha enshrined – Metta, Muditha, Karuna and Upekkha, which must be the ideals that are upheld in a sincere, spiritual awakening towards building social goodwill and harmony.

Vesak is not only a sacred day to all Buddhists but also signifies a greater message of love and compassion for mankind; it places a responsibility on us as Buddhists to lead lives that are truly in line with the teachings of the Buddha. Let us strive to right the wrongs, substitute positivity for negativity, replace anger with compassion, meet hatred with love, overtake evil with good and replace lies with the truth.

This Vesak, as always, let us bring our lives in line with the sublime message of the Dhamma; let us re-dedicate ourselves towards experiencing a fresh sense of spiritual guidance towards the right path of enlightenment, engaging in a spirit of sharing and compassionate co-existence. Our Government has taken an initiative concerning greater uplift of the Buddha Sasana and the Sangha Society, while ensuring the well-being of the people, towards a goal of building and sustaining a just and compassionate society.

May all beings be happy and may the enlightenment of Vesak truly light the path of understanding and loving kindness for all.”