UN General Assembly Marks Day Honouring Buddha and His Teachings

by Gary Kopycinski on May 16, 2011

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NEW YORK–(ENEWSPF)–16 May 2011. As millions of people worldwide observe the birth, enlightenment and passing of the Buddha, Secretary-GeneralBan Ki-moon has paid tribute to the spiritual leader’s teaching on the need for compassion and solidarity with those less fortunate.