**Summary of Lok Sabha Speaker’s Buddha Purnima Greeting**
On April 30, 2026, the Lok Sabha Secretariat issued a formal message from Speaker Shri Om Birla extending greetings to the nation on the eve of Buddha Purnima. The Speaker characterized the full moon of Vaishakh as a commitment to self-reflection, spirituality, and humanity.
The message highlighted the enduring relevance of Gautama Buddha’s teachings, specifically noting:
* **Core Philosophies:** The Middle Path, the Four Noble Truths, and the Eightfold Path.
* **Key Values:** Non-violence, tolerance, equanimity, kindness, and compassion.
* **Central Theme:** The principle of “Appa Deepo Bhava” (“Be your own light”), emphasizing that personal and social transformation originates from within.
Shri Birla noted that Buddha’s life served as a practical solution to human suffering, demonstrating that true happiness is derived from inner peace rather than external possessions.
**Document Details:**
* **Date of Issue:** 30 April 2026, 7:11 PM
* **Location:** New Delhi
* **Release ID:** 2257082
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* **Available Languages:** English, Urdu, Hindi, and Gujarati
Key Entities Referenced
Om Birla: The Speaker of the Lok Sabha who issued the official greeting to the nation.
Buddha Purnima: The festival celebrated on the full moon of Vaishakh, serving as the occasion for the message.
Gautama Buddha: The spiritual figure whose teachings, including the Middle Path and the Four Noble Truths, are highlighted in the address.
Lok Sabha Secretariat
LOK SABHA SPEAKER GREETS THE PEOPLE
ON THE EVE OF BUDDHA PURNIMA
Posted On: 30 APR 2026 7:11PM by PIB Delhi
New Delhi 30 April 2026: Lok Sabha Speaker Shri Om Birla has greeted the nation on the eve of Buddha
Purnima. In his message, Shri Birla said:
"Heartfelt greetings to all citizens on the occasion of Buddha Purnima.
The full moon of Vaishakh is not merely a festival, but a resolve to continuously walk the path of self-
reflection, awareness, spirituality, and humanity.
The entire life of Gautama Buddha was an extraordinary journey of sacrifice, wisdom, and compassion - a
journey that offered simple and practical solutions to the profound questions of human life. Renouncing
royal luxury in search of truth, Siddhartha proved that true happiness does not lie in external possessions,
but in inner peace and balance. His teachings - the Middle Path, the Four Noble Truths, and the Eightfold
Path - remain just as relevant today as they were thousands of years ago.
Lord Buddha emphasized non-violence, tolerance, and equanimity as the foundation of life. His
philosophy inspires us to let go of ignorance, anger, and ego, and to walk the path of truth, kindness, and
compassion.
His message - “Appa Deepo Bhava” (“Be your own light”) - teaches us that every transformation begins
within ourselves."
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