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Statement by Secretary Pompeo on Vesak Day

Statement by Secretary Pompeo on Vesak Day On behalf of the people of the United States of America, I send wishes of peace and joy to everyone celebrating Vesak Day on May 19. As Buddhist communities unite across the globe to celebrate the founder of Buddhism, Siddhartha Gautama, we honor the values of compassion, charity, ... Read More»

By U.S. Embassy Bangkok | 17 May, 2019 | Topics: Speeches, U.S. Secretary of State | Tags: Buddhism, Vesak

Statement by Secretary Kerry on Vesak Day

On behalf of President Obama and the American people, I offer our warmest wishes to all those celebrating Vesak Day. We wish you a joyous commemoration of the birth, enlightenment, and passing of Siddhartha Gautama, the founder of Buddhism. In honor of Vesak Day, we recognize the contributions to thought, culture, and belief that Buddhism, ... Read More»

By U.S. Embassy Bangkok | 24 May, 2016 | Topics: Exclude, Former U.S. Government Leaders, Speeches | Tags: Buddhism, John Kerry, Vesak

Statement by the President on the Celebration of Vesak

Michelle and I extend our warmest wishes to Buddhists in the United States and around the world in their celebration of Vesak, a day honoring the birth, enlightenment, and passing of Buddha. During this season, we reflect on Buddha’s universal teachings of peace, service, and recognition of common humanity — shared values that also bind ... Read More»

By U.S. Embassy Bangkok | 24 May, 2016 | Topics: Exclude, Former U.S. Government Leaders, Speeches | Tags: Barack Obama, Buddhism, Statement, Vesak

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