{"id":6793,"date":"2021-05-16T05:13:31","date_gmt":"2021-05-15T22:13:31","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/phapnhan.org\/en\/?p=6793"},"modified":"2021-05-16T05:16:40","modified_gmt":"2021-05-15T22:16:40","slug":"the-vesak-message-of-the-un-secretary-general-antonio-guterres-in-buddhist-calendar-2565-calendar-year-2021","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/phapnhan.org\/en\/the-vesak-message-of-the-un-secretary-general-antonio-guterres-in-buddhist-calendar-2565-calendar-year-2021\/","title":{"rendered":"The Vesak Message of the UN Secretary-General Ant\u00f3nio Guterres in Buddhist Calendar 2565 \u2013 Calendar year 2021"},"content":{"rendered":"

UN Secretary-General Ant\u00f3nio Guterres<\/strong><\/span><\/a><\/span><\/p>\n

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This timeless message of unity and service to others is more important than ever. It is only together that we will stop the spread of the coronavirus and recover.<\/span><\/p>\n

UN Secretary-General Ant\u00f3nio Guterres<\/strong><\/span><\/p>\n

\u201cVesak<\/strong><\/span>,\u201d the Day of the Full Moon in the month of May, is the most sacred day to millions of Buddhists around the world. It was on the Day of Vesak two and a half millennia ago, in the year 623 B.C., that the Buddha was born. It was also on the Day of Vesak that the Buddha attained enlightenment, and it was on the Day of Vesak that the Buddha in his eightieth year passed away.<\/span><\/p>\n

The General Assembly, by its resolution 54\/115 of 1999, recognized internationally the Day of Vesak to acknowledge the contribution that Buddhism, one of the oldest religions in the world, has made for over two and a half millennia and continues to make to the spirituality of humanity. This day is commemorated annually at the UN Headquarters and other UN offices, in consultation with the relevant UN offices and with permanent missions, which also wish to be consulted.<\/span><\/p>\n

The teachings of the Buddha, and his message of compassion and peace and goodwill have moved millions. Millions around the world follow the teachings of the Buddha and on the Day of Vesak commemorate the birth, the attainment of enlightenment and the passing away of the Buddha.<\/span><\/p>\n

A Message from the former Secretary-General, Javier Perez de Cuellar, to Buddhists on the Day of Vesak in May 1986 reads:<\/span><\/p>\n

\u201cFor Buddhists everywhere it is indeed a felicitous opportunity, while commemorating the birth, enlightenment and passing away of Guatama Buddha, to celebrate his message of compassion and devotion to the service of humanity. This message is today perhaps more relevant than ever before.\u201d<\/span><\/p>\n

Peace, understanding and a vision of humanity that supersedes national and other international differences are essential if we are to cope with the complexities of the nuclear age.<\/span><\/p>\n

This philosophy lies at the heart of the Charter of the United Nations and should be prominent in all our thinking, especially during this International Year of Peace”–Javier Perez de Cuellar.<\/span><\/p>\n

The Vesak Message of the UN Secretary-General Ant\u00f3nio Guterres<\/span><\/strong><\/span><\/p>\n

in Buddhist Calendar 2565 \u2013 Calendar year 2021<\/span><\/strong><\/span><\/p>\n

I send warm wishes to all celebrating the Day of Vesak, a sacred occasion to millions of Buddhists around the world.<\/span><\/p>\n

As we honor the birth, enlightenment and passing of Lord Buddha, we can all be inspired by his teachings.<\/span><\/p>\n

And as the human family suffers the impacts of the COVID-19 pandemic, we are reminded of the sutra: \u201cBecause all living beings are subject to illness, I am ill as well.\u201d<\/span><\/p>\n

This timeless message of unity and service to others is more important than ever. It is only together that we will stop the spread of the coronavirus and recover.<\/span><\/p>\n

On the Day of Vesak, let us celebrate Lord Buddha\u2019s wisdom by taking action for others with compassion and solidarity, and by renewing our commitment to build a peaceful world.<\/span><\/p>\n

I wish you all peace and happiness on the Vesak Day.<\/strong><\/span><\/p>\n

UN Secretary-General Ant\u00f3nio Guterres<\/strong><\/span><\/p>\n

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B\u1ee9c Th\u00f4ng \u0110i\u1ec7p Vesak c\u1ee7a T\u1ed5ng th\u01b0 k\u00fd LHQ Ant\u00f3nio Guterres Ph\u1eadt l\u1ecbch 2565 \u2013 D\u01b0\u01a1ng l\u1ecbch 2021<\/a><\/p><\/blockquote>\n