Chief Minister K Chandrashekhar Rao said Shakyamuni Buddha’s teachings are very relevant to today’s society
UPDATE – Sat 05/06/23 12:02am

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Hyderabad: Chief Minister K Chandrashekhar Rao said the Buddha’s teachings are very relevant to today’s society.
Greeting the people on the eve of the Buddha’s full moon festival, Gautama Buddha’s birthday, he noted that the principles of love, compassion, non-violence and harmony with nature, which he taught, were essential to the realization of a utopian society .
Taking this opportunity, he paid warm homage to the Buddha, praising his life of virtues and teachings. Living in the Buddhaland today is a proud moment for every Indian. He said he taught the noble principles of peaceful coexistence to all mankind 2,500 years ago. His campaign against hate, discrimination, color and caste was the product of great vision and philosophical wisdom. The roots of social life and culture of Telangana are deeply rooted in Buddhism.
“It is the pride of all of us to spread Buddhism from the land of Telangana. The Buddhist sites (Bouddha Aramas) that existed on the banks of Krishna and Godavri thousands of years ago are the Evidence of dissemination.
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The Chief Minister said the “Buddhavanam” developed by the state government at Wat Nagarjuna to meet international standards has attracted tourists from all over the world. Welfare programs The government is implementing a plan of action to revive existing Buddhist temples in the state and spread his message further afield.
The government is working hard to ensure that the people of Telangana live a happy life in every sphere. It is to do our best to realize the Buddha’s wish. He said welfare programs and developmental programs are being implemented to reach all classes of people including SC, ST, B.C., minorities, women and the poor, regardless of caste, color and religion, as the Buddha desired. .
