Congratulations extended to Buddhist follower over Vesak 2019

President of the Vietnam Fatherland Front (VFF) Central Committee Tran Thanh Man has sent a message of congratulation to Buddhist dignitaries and followers on the occasion of the UN Day of Vesak 2019 to be held in Vietnam.

President of the Vietnam Fatherland Front Central Committee Tran Thanh Man. (Photo: VNA)
President of the Vietnam Fatherland Front Central Committee Tran Thanh Man. (Photo: VNA)

The VFF leader highlighted that the UN Day of Vesak is an international cultural and religious festival organised by the UN to honour the deep ethical, cultural and ideological values of the Buddha’s teachings.

He said the UN Day of Vesak, with the participation of many Buddhist sects all over the world, offers an opportunity and a friendship bridge for all people to gain better understanding of Buddhism’s values.

The UN Day of Vesak 2019, to be held in Vietnam under the theme “Buddhist approach to global leadership and shared responsibilities for sustainable cities,” will be an opportunity for Buddhist followers to honour and spread the humane values of Buddhist teachings in society, contributing to realising the millennium goals of the UN, Man said.

He expressed his wish that the fine values of the Buddha’s teachings will be preserved, inherited and spread in various forms, demonstrating the spirit of the UN Day of Vesak.

Up to 1,500 international delegates from 106 countries and territories and the UN will attend the UN Day of Vesak Celebrations 2019 slated for May 12-14 at Tam Chuc Buddhist Culture Centre in the northern province of Ha Nam.