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the conduct of our foreign policy, based on the principles of panchsheel — the five principles of peaceful coexistence derived from the teachings of Lord Buddha, the enlightened son of Nepal. The relevance of those principles as a framework for inter-State relations cannot be overstated in the present context

2030 Agenda. The essence of Nepal’s foreign policy is Panchsheel — the five principles of peaceful coexistence that are derived from the teachings of Lord Buddha, the enlightened son of Nepal. Those principles serve as the foundations for managing harmonious relations among nations at a time of increasing unce

ocratic republican system of governance in Nepal. The Constitution exemplifies the victory of peace and non-violence, as inspired by the teachings of Lord Buddha. It reflects the best of democratic principles, norms and values, as befits a country of vast diversity that has known centuries of social harmony an

st danger we face today is not from nature, but is caused by man. It is therefore not only pertinent, but also vital, to recall that the teachings of Lord Buddha, Jesus Christ and the prophet Mohammed all emphasize love and compassion as the guiding light to bring hope to all 17 mankind. If we want a better fu

em is to rid our minds of those darkening elements. To this problem, as to many others, the answers were provided 2,500 years ago in the teachings of Gautama Buddha as expressed in the Dhammapada: "In all, the primal element is mind; pre-eminent is mind; by mind is all made. If a man speaks or acts uprightness of

rather then the universal human needs. We prefer to keep faith in our own system of human and moral democracy, which is inspired by the teachings of Lord Buddha and transmitted to us through long generations. According to this creed, human beings have their worth and values, not because they belong to certain

on. As a climate-vulnerable country, Sri Lanka is deeply aware of the dangers of climate change. Sri Lanka’s philosophical heritage, deeply rooted in Lord Buddha’s teachings, also emphasizes the vitality of preserving environmental integrity. It is in those contexts that Sri Lanka is a Commonwealth Blue Charte

The new generation deserves to be heard. They need to be provided with solutions to their problems. In conclusion, I would like to cite a verse from Lord Buddha found in the Salla Sutta of the Samyutta Nikaya in the Tripitaka, where it is said that a man pierced by an arrow feels two kinds of pain: first, the

with emerging threats resolutely, firmly and collectively. On a much broader scale, we also need to nurture a culture of peace. As the birthplace of Lord Buddha, Nepal believes that meaningful exchanges and dialogues among civilizations will help instil positive values, which will contribute to eventual world

y leadership and excellent reports on issues before the Assembly. I bring with me a message of peace and non-violence from Lumbini, the birthplace of Gautama Buddha, the apostle of peace, and the greetings and best wishes of the Government and people of Nepal. Nepal has unflinching faith in the principles and pur

mbolic gesture to institutionalize peace for development in the national, regional and global contexts, we want to develop Lumbini, the birthplace of Lord Buddha, the apostle of peace, into an international city of peace. In that respect, we call for international support and cooperation to realize the initiat

urism Year in 2011. We hope that visitors will enjoy the flora and fauna of 55 10-55128 Nepal, including tours to Lumbini in Nepal, the birthplace of Lord Buddha. To that end and to revitalize and accelerate our economy, we look forward to ambitious recovery measures with support from the international communi

ite implementation of the Millennium Development Goals. This fall, Nepal is organizing the Second World Buddhist Summit in Lumbini, the birthplace of Lord Buddha and a world heritage site in Nepal. We need support and participation from our friends the Member States to make the conference a success and to revi

omic and social conditions are in chaos. These portrayals are in contradiction to the true situation. Let me cite here a widely known teaching of the Lord Buddha called “Kalama Sutta”. The Sutta says: “Oh, Ye Kalamas, do not be led by whatever you are told; do not be led by whatever has been handed down from t

aism, Buddhism, Christianity and Islam were born in the sacred soil of our continent. All the spiritual teachers of mankind, ranging from Lao-tse and Gautama Buddha, Jesus Christ and Muhammad to the greatest of contemporary thinkers, of the calibre of Mahatma Gandhi, were born in our part of the world.

ent situation in South Viet-Nam. It is, as the title says, a question of human rights, and not a question of religion. Nepal is the birthplace of the Lord Buddha. Although Nepal is a predominantly Hindu country, a unique feature of our cultural heritage is the fusion of the two great religions. There has never

although poor, is an exporter of agricultural produce and can live without aid from any quarter. All that our people, who are deeply imbued with the teachings of Buddha, desire is peace for its own sake and for all other peoples, not the financial or material assistance of the "tycoons" of this world. 64. There is an

is totally unequipped, not only to protect itself, but even to detect the danger. "Furthermore, the people of Cambodia, being deeply imbued with the teachings of Buddha, have the utmost respect for life in all its forms. "They view with alarm the colossal means of destruction in the hands of the great nations ranged

ties, where there is harmony, compassion and toleration. We celebrate in India this week what is called the Buddha Jayanti, that is, the birth of the Lord Buddha, which really is the date when he reached in his life his fulfilment. Now in that tradition, it is that day that is regarded as the birth of Buddha,