CONGRATULATORY MESSAGE
For UN Vesak Day 2019
The International Council for Day of Vesak has entrusted the National Vietnam Buddhist Sangha and the Government of Vietnam with hosting the 16th United Nations Day of Vesak Celebrations 2562/2019 and organizing the International Buddhist Conference on Buddhist Approach to Global Leadership and Shared Responsibilities for Sustainable Societies.
As already known to many, this great event is aimed at creating understanding among the Buddhist communities worldwide which in the end would bring peace and stability to the world at large in the time of digital society and technology disruption along with numerous challenges. For this, I really hope that Guidance and Insight from the Buddha would be able to cultivate wisdom and harvesting true peace in digital era.
For the celebrations this year, the National Vietnam Buddhist Sangha’s Executive Council is dedicating the great efforts, time and energy towards successful United Nations Day of Vesak Celebrations and International Buddhist Conference. Necessary preparations have been made to help facilitate foreign guests from all over the world.
I would like to offer congratulations to all of you for joining 2019 Vesak Celebrations and International Buddhist Conference in order to bring greater mutual understanding and peace to mankind.
May the blessings of the Triple Gems be upon you all.
Yours sincerely in the Dhamma,

The Most Venerable Prof. Dr. Phra Brahmapundit
President, International Council for Day of Vesak