Bangladesh
Buddhist Community President urges Buddhist leaders to work for public welfare
Dhaka, May 4: President Md. Sahabuddin urged all Buddhists to work together for the welfare of the country and people. He made this call while exchanging greetings with Buddhist leaders on the occasion of 'Shubh Buddha Purnima 2023' at the 'Credential Hall' of Bangabhavan on Thursday.
The head of state said, "Show people the way of light. Work for the welfare of the country and people."
He said, all religions of the world talk about the welfare of people. Every religion has good things. President Sahabuddin also advised to always accept what is best and reject what is inferior.
Referring to 'Religion for the welfare of man, not for evil', he said, "Religion is for man, not man for religion."
The president also urged to think about being good for everyone, not just for yourself or your family. Referring to Mahamati Buddha as the path of humanity and liberation, he said, Buddhists are part of one of the largest religious communities in the world.
President Sahabuddin also thinks that the responsibility and duty of the people of the Buddhist community in establishing peace and harmony in this region as well as in the world is very high. He urged the leaders of the Buddhist community to reflect the teachings of Mahamati Buddha in their own lives and encourage others to do the same.
Wishing and congratulating all the Buddhist communities of Bangladesh and the world, the President said, "Bangladesh's soil and people are mixed with ancient Buddhist monasteries and Buddhist traditions of thousands of years."
Md. Sahabuddin urged the leaders of the Buddhist community to spread the noble teachings and ideals of Gautama Buddha to build a happy, prosperous and peaceful Bangladesh. He also emphasized on inspiring everyone to live an honest and beautiful life, inspire others to do good deeds and make themselves worthy citizens of the country.
