International Buddhist Conference concluded in Lumbini

In Nepal International Buddhist Conference concluded in Lumbini, the birth place of Gautama Buddha this evening.

In his concluding remarks Prime Minister of Nepal K. P. Sharma Oli said that Lumbini is a fountain of light that candles Buddha’s quest for enlightenment. He said that deliberations on Gautama Buddha’s immortal teachings have great relevance in the contemporary world.

PM Oli also said that messages of Buddha always guide in pursuant to peace, tolerance and harmony. Participants from more than 20 countries including India attended two day conference.

It was organised as part of 2562nd Buddha Jayanti celebrations. The basic objective of the conference was to disseminate teachings of Gautam Buddha and spread the messages of nonviolence, brotherhood, co-existence, love and peace to the international community.