CONGRATULATORY MESSAGE
For UN Vesak Day 2019
Respected Venerables, ladies and gentleman
On behalf of the growing number of Buddhists in Brazil, and the Nalanda Center for Buddhist Studies in Brazil, I would like to congratulate the organizers for the initiative of again bringing together Buddhist leaders from every country where the Dhamma of the Buddha has been established. We are honored to be here, and happy to share those days with mettā and muditā with you all. In such a time of turbulence for the world, when anger, resentment, prejudice and hard feelings are widespread may we set an example of healthy coexistence, kind civility and honorable behavior. We are many here, from different backgrounds, countries and traditions. But still the Buddha-Dhamma is just one and if we can keep in our minds the precious teachings, remember how to be kind, and in the words of the Buddha, “see one another with the eyes of affection”, it will certainly bring the joy of unity and sharing. Heartful thanks to the National Vietnam Buddhist Sangha and The International Council for the Day of Vesak (ICDV) for this great event. May we and all the people of Vietnam be happy and live in kindness.

Dhammacarya Ricardo Sasaki
Nalanda Center for Buddhist Studies in Brazil