Kolkata, 12th May, 2025 : War or violence is not the solution to any problem. That is why Gautam Buddha preached the message of peace to end war and restore peace in people's lives. Now a days, as people around the world are involved in violence, hatred and war, Buddhist monks believe that the path shown by Gautam Buddha is the only way to restore peace. Therefore, Buddhist monks from home and abroad prayed for world peace on Buddha Jayanti.
On the occasion of Buddha Jayanti, the 2569th International Visakha Day was celebrated at the initiative of Siddhartha United Social Welfare Mission on Mayo Road, Kolkata. On this occasion, Buddhist monks participated in a discussion meeting on world peace. Dr. Buddhapriya Mahathero, president of the West Bengal Buddha Jayanti Celebration Committee, said that war is never a solution. Gautam Buddha wanted to solve problems through discussion.
Therefore, their appeal to the whole world, to the governments of different countries, to resolve the problem through discussion and restore peace.
