Myanmar, May 23: The Embassy of Nepal in Yangon today celebrated the 2568th Buddha Jayanati (Vesak Day) by consecrating a marble statue of Lord Buddha, and organising Dharmadeshana (Buddhist Sermons) and alms offering ceremony in the Embassy’s premises.
At the outset, nine venerable monks from Vanarashi Nepali Bihar, Yangon performed the consecration ceremony. It was followed by remarks by Nepal’s Ambassador Harishchandra Ghimire.
Welcoming venerable monks and other dignitaries from various organisation, the Ambassador underlined Lord Buddha’s contribution to humankind and peace, according to a statement issued by the Embassy.
Highlighting the Nobel eightfold pathway of Buddhism which helps individuals to escape from misconceptions and attachments, resulting in rational and moral maturation, Ambassador Ghimire underscored the significance of Buddha Purnima for humankind all over the world.
Furthermore, he mentioned events such as visit of Lord Buddha to Myanmar, few strands of hair of Gautam Buddha which have been preserved in Shwedagon Pagoda and images of Shakyamuni Buddha, Krakuchhanda Buddha and Kankamuni Buddha of Shwedagon Pagoda in Yangon which were brought from Nepal.
He described these events as testaments for historical linkage existing between Nepal and Myanmar.
Venerable monks preached sermons, Dharmadeshana on Buddha’s life discourse, his teachings and principles. After the sermon, alms and donation were offered to monks.
Ambassadors, Head of Missions, representatives from various Diplomatic Missions, UN agencies, and international organizations attended the event. Also, the chairman of Tourism Myanmar, president of All Myanmar Gorkha Hindu Religious Association, president of Myanmar Nepal Chamber of Commerce, president of NRNA Myanmar, president of Bodhgaya Pilgrimage Working Committee and Nepali citizens working in the UN Agencies and other organisations were present in the ceremony.
