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Date: 24 May 2013 10:00:01 -0400
Subject: BUDDHIST TEACHINGS CAN HELP TACKLE WORLD'S MOST PRESSING
CHALLENGES -- UN CHIEF
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BUDDHIST TEACHINGS CAN HELP TACKLE WORLD'S MOST PRESSING CHALLENGES -- UN CHIEF
New York, May 24 2013 10:00AM
The teachings of Buddhism can offer significant insights on how to
face today's most pressing challenges, Secretary-General Ban Ki-moon
said today, in a
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marking Vesak Day, which commemorates the birth, enlightenment and
passing of the Buddha.
"Now more than ever, we need the spirit of non-violence to help
inspire peace and quell conflict," Mr. Ban said.
"This year's observance, falling at a time of widespread strife and
misery, is an occasion to examine how Buddhist teachings can inform
our response to prevailing challenges."
Mr. Ban noted that confronting troubling problems is a big part of
Buddhism as the Buddha himself -- when he was a young prince -- left
the safety of his palace to discover the four sufferings of birth,
sickness old age and death.
"While such painful realities cannot be avoided, Buddhism offers
insights into how to cope with them. Its history is replete with
inspiring examples of the transformative power of Buddhist
philosophy," he said.
Mr. Ban also recalled that King Ashoka, who presided over a brutal
reign in India in from 268-232 B.C., ultimately converted to Buddhism,
renouncing violence and embracing peace.
"The values that King Ashoka espoused, including human rights,
democratic governance and respect for the dignity of life, are common
to all great religions. The fact that he was able to embrace them
after years of brutal war offers proof that the goodwill of
individuals can end widespread suffering."
Mr. Ban offered his best wishes to Buddhists and expressed his sincere
hope that "we may all draw on spiritual ideals to strengthen our
resolve to improve our world."
May 24 2013 10:00AM
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