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BY UNB , DHAKA

Buddha Purnima, the biggest religious festival of the Buddhist community, will be celebrated across the country today with due religious fervour.  The occasion marks three most important events in the life of Buddha his advent, enlightenment and nirvana-about 2,500 years back.

On this day in 563 BC, Buddha was born as Siddhartha Gautam in Kopilabastu at the foothills of the Himalayas. He attained supreme enlightenment at the age of 35 and finally departed into 'nirvana' at the age of 80 in 483 BC.
The Buddhist community will celebrate the occasion in all monasteries and Buddhist religious organisations through a day-long programme.

The programme includes hoisting of the national flag and the Buddhist religious flag atop all monasteries, recitation of sacred verses from the 'Tripitak' and breaking of fast by the monks.

Newspapers will publish articles while radio and TV channels will air special programmes highlighting the significance of the day.

President Zillur Rahman, Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina, and Leader of the Opposition and BNP Chairperson Khaleda Zia in separate messages greeting the country's Buddhist community on the occasion.
In his message, President Zillur Rahman said Buddha had preached the message of non-violence and love for humanity for the wellbeing of mankind.

The ideology of Buddha is making contribution towards building an ideal and peaceful world, he said.
Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina has called upon the Buddhist community to work unitedly with the other citizens irrespective of their faith for the country's welfare.

BNP Chairperson Khaleda Zia, in her message, also called upon the people to follow the path of truth and justice as shown by Goutam Buddha.

Source: http://www.theindependent-bd.com/details.php?nid=125136