President greets people on Buddha Purnima

 President Pranab Mukherjee on Sunday greeted the country on Buddha Purnima and said Lord Buddha`s teachings of love, brotherhood and non-violence should inspire people.

New Delhi: President Pranab Mukherjee on Sunday greeted the country on Buddha Purnima and said Lord Buddha`s teachings of love, brotherhood and non-violence should inspire people.

Buddha Purnima will be celebrated on Monday.

"On the joyous occasion of Buddha Purnima, I extend my greetings and good wishes to all fellow citizens as well as Buddhists across the world," the president said in a message.

"May Lord Buddha`s teachings of universal brotherhood, love, compassion and non-violence inspire the people of our nation and the entire world to make steady progress on the path of `Shanti`, `Ahimsa` and `Maitri`."

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