PM Modi Addresses Nation On Buddha Purnima

Buddha is Synonym of Service and Dedication: PM Modi

PrimeMinister Narendra Modi addressed the nation on the occasion of Buddha Purnimavia video conferencing on Thursday.

Addressingthe nation, PM Modi says "The world is fighting the battle againstcoronavirus. We are determined in our fight against coronavirus." Headded, "Today we have to celebrate this day via video conference."

Paying tributes to Buddha the PM said that one must follow his teachings during these times.

He spoke about the relevance of Buddha's teachingsduring the times of coronavirus. "Buddha became his own visionary andshowed others the way," said Modi.

He further said, "We are extremely lucky that weget to see several examples of people who are sacrificing their own comfort forthe greater good of serving the masses. All such people deserve gratitude."

Buddha Purnima celebrations are being held through aVirtual Visak day owing to the impact of the COVID-19 Pandemic across theglobe.

The event is being organized in honour of the Victims and the frontline warriors of COVID-19.

Ministryof Culture, Government of India in collaboration with the InternationalBuddhist Confederation (IBC), a global Buddhist umbrella organization isholding a Virtual Prayer Event with the participation of all the supreme headsof the Buddhist Sanghas from around the world.

Modi also said that Buddha is the symbol of 'sacrifice' and that one could bring reformation in society by their strong willpower.