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Rahul, Priyanka Gandhi Extend Buddha Purnima Greetings, Highlight Peace Message

Congress leaders Rahul Gandhi and Priyanka Gandhi Vadra extended greetings on Buddha Purnima. Rahul highlighted Buddha's teachings of non-violence, compassion, and social harmony. Priyanka quoted Buddha's message that hatred can only be ended by love. The occasion marks the birth, enlightenment, and passing of Gautam Buddha.

Key Points: Gandhi Siblings Share Buddha Purnima Wishes on Peace

  • Rahul and Priyanka Gandhi extend Buddha Purnima greetings
  • Rahul highlights Buddha's philosophy of non-violence and ethics
  • Priyanka quotes Buddha on ending hatred with love
  • Buddha Purnima marks birth, enlightenment, and passing of Gautam Buddha
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Rahul, Priyanka Gandhi extend Buddha Purnima greetings, highlight Buddha's peace message

Congress leaders Rahul Gandhi and Priyanka Gandhi Vadra extend Buddha Purnima greetings, highlighting Lord Buddha's teachings of peace, non-violence, and compassion.

"Hatred can only be ended by love; this is an eternal truth. - Priyanka Gandhi Vadra"

New Delhi, May 1

Congress leaders Rahul Gandhi and Priyanka Gandhi Vadra on Friday extended greetings on the occasion of Buddha Purnima, highlighting Lord Buddha's teachings of peace, non-violence, compassion, and truth.

Rahul Gandhi, in a post on X, said Buddha's philosophy continues to guide humanity towards harmony and ethical living.

He wrote, "Heartfelt wishes to all of you on Buddha Purnima. The life philosophy and thoughts of Lord Gautam Buddha are a lesson for all humanity - of non-violence, compassion, truth, social harmony, and ethics. The path shown by him will always continue to inspire us to walk on the path of peace and goodwill."

Priyanka Gandhi Vadra also shared her wishes, emphasising Buddha's message of love and compassion as the foundation of peace.

In the X post, she wrote, "Lord Buddha's greatest teaching is that 'hatred can only be ended by love; this is an eternal truth.' Lord Buddha inspired us to follow great values such as truth, non-violence, humanity, compassion, and kindness, and showed the world the path to peace, harmony, and prosperity. Heartfelt wishes to all fellow citizens on the occasion of Buddha Purnima."

Buddha Purnima marks the birth of Gautam Buddha, the founder of Buddhism. It is also known as Vesak.

Buddha, regarded as the ninth incarnation of Lord Vishnu, was born on Shukla Purnima of Baisakh month in the lunar calendar. There is a coincidence that the dates (lunar calendar) the Buddha was born, attained wisdom, and Mahaparinirva (passing away) fall on the same.

Buddha was born in the royal family of King Suddhodhan and Queen Mayadevi, who had left his palace at the age of 29 for penance. He is also regarded as the 'Light of Asia.'

In 1999, it became an UN-designated day to acknowledge the contribution of Buddhism to society.

It is considered a 'triple-blessed day' as Tathagata Gautam Buddha's birth, enlightenment, and Maha Parinirvana.

Buddha Purnima falls on a full moon night, usually between April and May. Many devotees visit the Mahabodhi Temple, a UNESCO World Heritage Site, located in Bodh Gaya, Bihar, on this occasion.

Bodhi Temple is the location where Lord Buddha is said to have attained enlightenment.

- ANI

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Priya S
Buddha Purnima is such a beautiful day for spiritual reflection. I appreciate both Rahul and Priyanka ji for taking time to share such thoughtful messages. Our country needs more leaders who talk about peace and ethics rather than just politics. The quote "hatred can only be ended by love" is something we all need to remember today.
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Rohan X
Nice gestures, but actions speak louder than words. If Congress leaders really believed in Buddha's teachings of non-violence and social harmony, they would practice it in their politics too, not just on religious festivals. Every party does this - post some religious message and then go back to the usual divisive politics. Let's see if they actually walk the path of peace and goodwill.
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Ananya R
Beautiful messages! 🌸 Buddha's wisdom is timeless - truth, compassion, and non-violence. But I wish our political leaders would also remember that Buddha was born a prince but renounced worldly attachments. Maybe they should reflect on that aspect too, instead of just using his name for photo ops and social media posts. Still, it's nice to see them acknowledging our rich spiritual heritage.
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Karthik V
I'm not a big fan of either Rahul or Priyanka Gandhi, but I have to admit these are genuinely good posts. Buddha's message of peace and non-violence is exactly what our country needs right now. Whether you're Hindu, Buddhist, Muslim, or anything else, these teachings are universal. It's good that leaders from different parties celebrate such occasions. Hope they truly follow these values in their work.
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Michael C
It's fascinating to see how deeply Buddhism is integrated into Indian culture. As a Westerner

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