Nepal Calls for Embracing Buddha’s Teaching for World Peace

Nepal has urged for putting Buddha’s teachings into practice for world peace, stating that it shows the world the path of peace and cooperation.

Permanent Representative of Nepal to the United Nations, Lok Bahadur Thapa, made this call while addressing the Commemorative Event of the International Day of Vesak 2026 at the UN, in New York, USA on Monday.

The event was jointly organized by the Permanent Missions of Sri Lanka and Thailand. In his remarks, Thapa highlighted Lumbini, Nepal – the birthplace of Lord Buddha – as a global symbol of peace, spiritual renewal, and shared human values.

He underscored that the timeless teachings of Buddha – compassion, non-violence, mindfulness, unity, and wisdom – remain profoundly relevant in a world facing conflict, division, inequality, and climate challenges.

“Peace begins within and must be consciously cultivated,” he noted, calling for greater solidarity, dignity, justice, and cooperation among nations. Vesak is not a religious celebration, but a collective call to advance peace, harmony, and a more just and sustainable future for humanity.

The programme included a high-level segment, religious blessings and a special address by the Most Venerable Bhikku Paññakāra who led the 2,300 miles of “Walk for Peace” as well as statements by participating Member States, according to the United Nations.

The United Nations General Assembly, through its resolution 54/115, recognized the Day of the Full Moon in the month of May as the International Day of Vesak, commemorating the birth, enlightenment and passing away of Lord Buddha.

This sacred occasion provides a meaningful opportunity for the international community to reflect on the universal values embodied in the Buddha’s teachings, which continue to inspire peace, compassion and harmony across cultures and societies. (RSS)