Wesak Day Message

In Buddhism, Wesak Day is the day to commemorate the significance of Buddha: the birth, enlightenment and passing away; the teaching of compassion, mercy and pray for people to escape from sufferings and reborn into better life.

Other religions also teach us to having compassion, helping those in need and suffering so that their heart will be strengthened and they will find peace here and afterlife.

I hope and urge, during this Wesak Day, for everyone in Malaysia including all political parties pledging to keep us living in peace and harmony with religious tolerance and accommodation.

Wilful provocation of religious discontent and disharmony should not happen in Malaysia for we have long been enjoying a peaceful and religious harmony since Merdeka.

People should reject religious extremism of any kind and be united for a peaceful and prosperous Malaysia.

Lastly, I take this opportunity to wish all Buddhists "A Happy Wesak Day".