Prime Minister KP Sharma Oli said that Lumbini, the birthplace of Shakyamuni Gautam Buddha, the proponent of peace, is the centre of world peace.Inaugurating the International Buddhist Conference organised as a part of the celebration of the 2560th Buddha Jayanti here today, he said he felt greatly honoured to have the opportunity to live in the land of the Buddha.The Prime Minister reiterated that the Buddhist philosophy is a useful doctrine to humankind across the world.“Lord Gautam Buddha is not only the Light of Asia, but of the whole world. Buddhism is a strong basis for establishing peace,” the PM declared.Since Buddha’s teaching helped in the promotion of social harmony, tolerance, forgiveness and selfless service, it inspired humanity to follow the path of truth and non-violence, he said.Stating that the Buddhist philosophy and literature that the Buddha propounded was significant for human welfare, PM Oli opined that it has enriched the human civilisation and culture also.He also expressed the government’s commitment to effectively implementing the Greater Lumbini Development Plan that has been brought to develop the Buddha’s birthplace as a major tourism b by promoting religious tourism.
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