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Vatican’s Message for Buddhist Feast of Vesakh

April 25, 2017 by Admin

Here is the message from the Pontifical Council for Interreligious Dialogue, to Buddhists on their feast of Vesakh. The English-language message was released by the Vatican on April 22, 2017. The Message is titled: Christians and Buddhists: Walking Together on the Path of Nonviolence

Vatican to Buddhists: We Agree ‘Eco-Crisis’ Is an ‘Ego-Crisis’

May 11, 2016 by Admin

The Vatican has sent a message for the Buddhist Feast of Vesakh (Wesak), saying both religions recognize that the ‘eco-crisis’ is an ‘ego-crisis.’ Vesakh is the most important holiday for Buddhists, for it commemorates the principal events of the life of Buddha, and is celebrated on different dates, according to different traditions, in the various countries of Buddhist culture. This year, the festival is celebrated in some countries on May 14, while in others between 20 and 21 May.

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