New Delhi, May 3 (IANS): President Pranab Mukherjee on Sunday greeted the country on Buddha Purnima and said Lord Buddha's teachings of love, brotherhood and non-violence should inspire people.
Buddha Purnima will be celebrated on Monday.
"On the joyous occasion of Buddha Purnima, I extend my greetings and good wishes to all fellow citizens as well as Buddhists across the world," the president said in a message.
"May Lord Buddha's teachings of universal brotherhood, love, compassion and non-violence inspire the people of our nation and the entire world to make steady progress on the path of 'Shanti', 'Ahimsa' and 'Maitri'."