Sam Lim (Tangney, Australian Labor Party) Share this | Link to this | Hansard source

Recently I was invited to the Buddha's Light International Association, the Sri Lanka Buddhist temple and the Australia Buddhist Bliss Culture Mission in my electorate of Tangney to celebrate Vesak day, which was on the full moon day of May. There are more than 600,000 in the Buddhist communities in Australia who celebrate Vesak day. Vesak day commemorates the birth, enlightenment and passing of the Buddha. It is a day of deep reflection, spiritual renewal and universal compassion. Humans are the most intelligent beings on earth. We should all use our wisdom and creativity to build a better, brighter world for all of us to live in, not to create dispute, division, conflict, unrest or war. The Buddha's teachings serve as a beacon of hope and a reminder of the timeless teaching of peace, tolerance and nonviolence. His teachings resonate across cultures, religions and generations, offering timeless wisdom that I often reflect on as a member of this House. May the Vesak day celebration inspire all of us to strive for a world where the light of wisdom and compassion illuminates every corner of Australia and every corner of the world, guiding us towards a future of peace, harmony and prosperity for all.