united buddhist organisation bangalore Veeryasheela Bhante
Mangalore, May 17: The teachings of Gautama Buddha, who upheld the social justice and equality, are relevant even today, said Prof T C Shivashankar Murthy, Vice Chancellor of Mangalore University.
He was speaking as the chief guest at the 2555th holy birth anniversary of Buddha organised by Dakshina Kannada district Buddha Maha Sabha, at NGO Hall here on Tuesday afternoon.
Murthy said even though a man called Buddha lived and died over two and a half thousand years ago, his messages and teaches are universal and eternal.
Opining that the increasing gap between rich and poor will only lead the whole humanity to chaos, he pointed out that Buddha had called upon the affluent to think about poor.
“The concept of ‘Buddha conscious’ can reduce the human greed,” he added.
Veeryasheela Bhantheji, President of United Buddhist Organisation, Bangalore, in his inaugural address stated that Buddhism is not a merely religion, but a complete way of life, which leads people towards eternal bliss.
He pointed out that Buddhism is in the forefront in 28 countries of the world and extending its strength in many other countries, as a large number of people, including Indians are inclining towards it.
S R Laxman, district president of the Sabha, presided over the programme. Dr. Uday Rao, Director of TTC insurance company and Kanthappa Alangar, Secretary were present among others.
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