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Buddha's Message Is Like A Balm Amid COVID-19: UN Marks Vesak Day
The United Nations commemorated International Day of Vesak, which marks the birth, enlightenment and passing of Lord Buddha. This year it was on May 7, but due to the COVID-19 pandemic it was pushed back. Buddha's message of solidarity and service to others is more important than ever, UN chief Antonio Guterres said.
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India Gifts 16,000 Handcrafted Candles To Sri Lanka
India on Friday announced the gifting of 16,000 handcrafted Indian candles to Sri Lanka on the International Vesak Day which commemorates the birth, enlightenment and death of Buddha.
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Direct Air India Flights Between Colombo And Varanasi From August: PM Narendra Modi
Prime Minister Narendra Modi today announced that India's national carrier Air India would begin direct flights between Colombo and the holy city of Varanasi from August. Prime Minister Modi, who is on a two-day visit to Sri Lanka, made the announcement during his address at the inauguration of the International Vesak Day, the biggest festival of B...
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PM Narendra Modi Assures Sri Lanka Of India's Support Amid Chinese Concerns
Prime Minister Narendra Modi today assured Sri Lanka of India's support in its nation-building efforts, saying New Delhi will be a friend and a partner, amid China's forays into the important Indian Ocean country. Making Lord Buddha and his ideals the central theme of his address at the inauguration of the International Vesak Day - the biggest Budd...
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Mindsets Rooted In Hate Are Biggest Threat To Sustainable Peace: PM Narendra Modi
Prime Minister Narendra Modi today cautioned the international community on the growing "arc of violence" and said the biggest challenge to sustainable world peace is from mindsets rooted in hate and violence, and not necessarily from conflict between the nation states.
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PM Narendra Modi Attends Vesak Day Celebrations In Sri Lanka
Prime Minister Narendra Modi today participated in the International Vesak Day celebrations in the Sri Lankan capital, the biggest festival of Buddhists.
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PM Narendra Modi Attends Vesak Day Celebration In Sri Lanka: Highlights
Prime Minister Narendra Modi is on a two-day official visit to Sri Lanka for. PM Modi participated in the opening ceremony of the 14th International Vesak Day celebration in Colombo. PM Modi, who is the chief guest, arrived this morning at the venue and was received by Sri Lankan Prime Minister Ranil Wickremesinghe amid traditional fanfare.
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Live: PM Narendra Modi Addresses Sri Lankans In Dickoya
Prime Minister Narendra Modi is on a two-day visit to Sri Lanka. Today he will participate in the International Vesak Day celebrations, the biggest festival of Buddhists, and address the Indian-origin community.
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PM Narendra Modi Leaves For Two-Day Visit To Sri Lanka
Prime Minister Narendra Modi today embarked on a two-day visit to Sri Lanka during which he will participate in the International Vesak Day celebrations, the biggest festival of Buddhists, and address the Indian- origin Tamil community.
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Buddhism Can Help Nations Tackle Pressing Challenges: UN Chief
In current times of hateful rhetoric aimed at dividing communities and violent conflicts, the Buddhist teachings of compassion and non-violence can help the international community tackle pressing challenges, UN chief Ban Ki-moon said in his message on the Day of Vesak.
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Buddha's Message Is Like A Balm Amid COVID-19: UN Marks Vesak Day
The United Nations commemorated International Day of Vesak, which marks the birth, enlightenment and passing of Lord Buddha. This year it was on May 7, but due to the COVID-19 pandemic it was pushed back. Buddha's message of solidarity and service to others is more important than ever, UN chief Antonio Guterres said.
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India Gifts 16,000 Handcrafted Candles To Sri Lanka
India on Friday announced the gifting of 16,000 handcrafted Indian candles to Sri Lanka on the International Vesak Day which commemorates the birth, enlightenment and death of Buddha.
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Direct Air India Flights Between Colombo And Varanasi From August: PM Narendra Modi
Prime Minister Narendra Modi today announced that India's national carrier Air India would begin direct flights between Colombo and the holy city of Varanasi from August. Prime Minister Modi, who is on a two-day visit to Sri Lanka, made the announcement during his address at the inauguration of the International Vesak Day, the biggest festival of B...
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PM Narendra Modi Assures Sri Lanka Of India's Support Amid Chinese Concerns
Prime Minister Narendra Modi today assured Sri Lanka of India's support in its nation-building efforts, saying New Delhi will be a friend and a partner, amid China's forays into the important Indian Ocean country. Making Lord Buddha and his ideals the central theme of his address at the inauguration of the International Vesak Day - the biggest Budd...
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Mindsets Rooted In Hate Are Biggest Threat To Sustainable Peace: PM Narendra Modi
Prime Minister Narendra Modi today cautioned the international community on the growing "arc of violence" and said the biggest challenge to sustainable world peace is from mindsets rooted in hate and violence, and not necessarily from conflict between the nation states.
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PM Narendra Modi Attends Vesak Day Celebrations In Sri Lanka
Prime Minister Narendra Modi today participated in the International Vesak Day celebrations in the Sri Lankan capital, the biggest festival of Buddhists.
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PM Narendra Modi Attends Vesak Day Celebration In Sri Lanka: Highlights
Prime Minister Narendra Modi is on a two-day official visit to Sri Lanka for. PM Modi participated in the opening ceremony of the 14th International Vesak Day celebration in Colombo. PM Modi, who is the chief guest, arrived this morning at the venue and was received by Sri Lankan Prime Minister Ranil Wickremesinghe amid traditional fanfare.
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Live: PM Narendra Modi Addresses Sri Lankans In Dickoya
Prime Minister Narendra Modi is on a two-day visit to Sri Lanka. Today he will participate in the International Vesak Day celebrations, the biggest festival of Buddhists, and address the Indian-origin community.
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PM Narendra Modi Leaves For Two-Day Visit To Sri Lanka
Prime Minister Narendra Modi today embarked on a two-day visit to Sri Lanka during which he will participate in the International Vesak Day celebrations, the biggest festival of Buddhists, and address the Indian- origin Tamil community.
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Buddhism Can Help Nations Tackle Pressing Challenges: UN Chief
In current times of hateful rhetoric aimed at dividing communities and violent conflicts, the Buddhist teachings of compassion and non-violence can help the international community tackle pressing challenges, UN chief Ban Ki-moon said in his message on the Day of Vesak.
