New Delhi, July 03: On Asaadh Poornima on July 4, President Ram Nath Kovind will on Saturday introduce the Dharma Chakra Day from the Rashtrapati Bhavan and Prime Minister Narendra Modi would convey a video address on the event to accentuate the lessons of Lord Buddha and the eight-overlap way appeared by him. The International Buddhist Confederation (IBC), under the aegis of Union Ministry of Culture, is observing Asaadh Poornima as Dharma Chakra Day.
Dharma Chakra Day remembers Buddha's first message to his initial five plain educates at the Deer Park, Rsipatana in the current day Sarnath close to Varanasi, Uttar Pradesh. The day is additionally celebrated by Buddhists everywhere on the world as the day of Dharma Chakra Parvattana or "Turning of the Wheel of Dharma". This day is additionally suitably seen as Guru Poornima by the two Buddhists and Hindus as a day to check adoration to their masters.
"With regards to the authentic tradition of India being the place where there is Buddha's illumination, his turning the wheels of Dharma, and Mahaparinirvana, President Ram Nath Kovind will introduce the Dharma Chakra Day from the Rashtrapati Bhavan. Executive Narendra Modi would convey a video address on the event to underscore the lessons of harmony and equity of Lord Buddha and the eight-overlay Path appeared by him to conquer sufferings of aware creatures," said the Prime Minister's Office in an articulation.
In addition, an extraordinary location by the President of Mongolia will likewise be perused out and a significant Buddhist composition of Indian source protected in Mongolia for quite a long time together, will be introduced to President Kovind. Pastor of Culture Prahlad Patel and Minister of State for Minorities Affairs Kiren Rijiju will likewise address the initial function.
Rest of the occasions on this day, including messages from top Buddhist strict pioneers, bosses and researchers from various pieces of the world will be spilled from Sarnath and Bodh Gaya. Because of COVID-19 pandemic, the entire program is being directed practically, similar to a fruitful virtual Vaisakh (Buddha Poornima) on May 7 this year. The occasion on July 4 is relied upon to be seen by around 30 lakh aficionados overall through live webcast, the assertion gave by PMO further read. (ANI)