UN Secretary-General Antonio Guterres THE DAY OF VESAK – SECRETARY-GENERAL ANTONIO GUTERRES’ MESSAGE Today, Buddhists across the globe celebrate Vesak Day, which marks the birth, enlightenment and passing of the Buddha. Last October, I had the privilege of travelling to the Buddha’s birthplace of Lumbini, Nepal. This deeply inspiring visit re-affirmed my conviction that the … Continue reading The Day of Vesak 2024-Secretary-General Antonio Guterres’ Message