The Embassy of Nepal in Yangon consecrated marble statue of Lord Buddha, and organized Dharmadeshana (Buddhist Sermons) and alms offering ceremony at the Embassy premises on the auspicious occasion of 2568th Buddha Jayanati (Vesak Day) on 23 May 2024 (Jeshtha 10, 2081).
At the outset, nine venerable monks from Vanarashi Nepali Bihar, Yangon performed the consecration ceremony. It was followed by remarks by Ambassador Mr. Harishchandra Ghimire. Welcoming venerable monks and other dignitaries from various organization, Ambassador underlined Lord Buddha’s contribution to humankind and peace. Highlighting the Nobel eightfold pathway of Buddhism which helps individuals to escape from misconceptions and attachments, resulting in rational and moral maturation, Ambassador Ghimire underscored the significance of Buddha Purnima for humankind all over the world. Furthermore, Ambassador mentioned events such as visit of Lord Buddha to Myanmar, few strands of hair of Gautam Buddha which have been preserved in Shwedagon Pagoda and images of Shakyamuni Buddha, Krakuchhanda Buddha and Kankamuni Buddha of Shwedagon Pagoda in Yangon which were brought from Nepal. He described these events as testaments for historical linkage existing between Nepal and Myanmar.
Venerable monks preached sermons, Dharmadeshana on Buddha’s life discourse, his teachings and principles. After the sermon, alms and donation were offered to monks. Ambassadors, Head of Missions, representatives from various Diplomatic Missions, UN agencies, and international organizations attended the event. Also, the chairman of Tourism Myanmar, president of All Myanmar Gorkha Hindu Religious Association, president of Myanmar Nepal Chamber of Commerce, president of NRNA Myanmar, president of Bodhgaya Pilgrimage Working Committee and Nepali citizens working in the UN Agencies and other organizations were present in the ceremony. Prasad consisting of Sel roti, Kheer, Puwa, Nepali Achar was served to the guests, aftermath of the ceremony.
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