Saturday, May 19, 2007

International recognition of th Day of Vesak

The international community at the United Nations, once again celebrated the Vesak Day of 2005 in accordance with the United Nations General Assembly Resolution adopted in 1999, which provided international recognition at the United Nations for the Vesak Day.
This resolution was adopted by consensus as a result of efforts by Sri Lanka led by Foreign Minister Lakshman Kadirgamar, following a decision at the International Buddhist Conference held in Colombo in 1998. Full text.
Related information on International recognition of the Day of Vesak at United Nations Headquarters and other United Naitons offices can be found in the above link.

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