ベサックデー記念イベントにおける大菅岳史大使ステートメント
令和4年5月13日
Venerable Monks,
Excellencies,
I am honored to speak to commemorate the Vesak Day. I thank the Permanent Missions of Thailand and Sri Lanka for organizing this event.
In Japan, Buddhist temples all over the country hold every year “Flower Festivals” to celebrate the birth of the Buddha. The first “Flower Festival” in Japan was held in the year 606, after Buddhism was introduced to Japan in the mid sixth century.
The Day of Vesak reminds us of the Buddhist teachings and its spirit, including tolerance, harmony and compassion.
Humanity continues to suffer from various threat to human security: threats to the survival, livelihood and dignity of people.
Violence and conflict only bring death, destruction and hatred. According to the Way of Truth, Dhammapada, “All tremble at violence; life is dear to all. Putting oneself in the place of another, one should not kill nor cause another to kill.”
I think the United Nations, and its Member States have a lot to learn from Buddhism.
To conclude, my best wishes to those celebrating the Day of Vesak, and my sincerest hope that the teachings of Buddha will foster peace and mutual respect in the heart of every person.
Thank you.
Excellencies,
I am honored to speak to commemorate the Vesak Day. I thank the Permanent Missions of Thailand and Sri Lanka for organizing this event.
In Japan, Buddhist temples all over the country hold every year “Flower Festivals” to celebrate the birth of the Buddha. The first “Flower Festival” in Japan was held in the year 606, after Buddhism was introduced to Japan in the mid sixth century.
The Day of Vesak reminds us of the Buddhist teachings and its spirit, including tolerance, harmony and compassion.
Humanity continues to suffer from various threat to human security: threats to the survival, livelihood and dignity of people.
Violence and conflict only bring death, destruction and hatred. According to the Way of Truth, Dhammapada, “All tremble at violence; life is dear to all. Putting oneself in the place of another, one should not kill nor cause another to kill.”
I think the United Nations, and its Member States have a lot to learn from Buddhism.
To conclude, my best wishes to those celebrating the Day of Vesak, and my sincerest hope that the teachings of Buddha will foster peace and mutual respect in the heart of every person.
Thank you.