Governor La. Ganesan attends Buddha Purnima celebration in Kohima

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• La. Ganesan addresses the gathering during the Buddha Purnima celebration organised by the Tamang Buddhist Association, Kohima, on Monday.

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• DIMAPUR — Buddha Purnima was observed at the Multi-Utility Hall, Gorkha Public Panchayat, Chandmari, Kohima, on Monday.
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• The event, organised by the Tamang Buddhist Association, Kohima, commemorated the birth, enlightenment, and Mahaparinirvana of Buddha, with the Governor of Nagaland, La. Ganesan, as the chief guest.
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• According to an update in his speech, the Governor highlighted the significance of Buddha’s message, stating that Buddha Purnima was not merely a celebration but a thrice-blessed day marking the birth, enlightenment, and Mahaparinirvana (final liberation) of Buddha.
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• Reflecting on Lord Buddha’s life, from Prince Siddhartha's renunciation to his enlightenment under the Bodhi tree, the governor emphasised the importance of self-awareness, compassion, and inner transformation. He further noted that the Buddha’s teachings of the Four Noble Truths and the Eightfold Path continued to offer a blueprint for a harmonious and inclusive world.
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• Quoting Buddha’s words, “I own nothing, and I am a nobody. That is why everything is mine,” the governor said that the message remained especially relevant in today’s divided world, calling on all to lead with empathy rather than authority.

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