Kathmandu: Lok Bahadur Thapa, Permanent Representative of Nepal to the UN, addressed the Commemorative Event of the International Day of Vesak 2026 at the UN, jointly organized by the Permanent Missions of Sri Lanka and Thailand.
In his remarks, Ambassador 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.
