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Wesak Day embodies values such as love, compassion and self-awareness - Aaron

He said that Wesak Day embodies universal values such as love, compassion, and self-awareness, which align with the aspirations of national unity.

Updated 1 year ago · Published on 11 May 2025 10:47PM

Wesak Day embodies values such as love, compassion and self-awareness - Aaron
Wesak Day, celebrated today, is the most important holy day for Buddhists - May 12, 2025

MINISTER of National Unity, Datuk Aaron Ago Dagang wished all Buddhists in the country a Happy Wesak Day.

He said that Wesak Day embodies universal values such as love, compassion, and self-awareness, which align with the aspirations of national unity.

"Diversity is Malaysia's strength. However, this strength can only be maintained if we understand one another, respect differences, and accept diversity as part of the national identity.

"These values (namely) understanding, respect, and acceptance should not only be spoken but should be embodied in our actions and policies," he said in a Facebook post as reported by Bernama.

He added that these values must begin at home, be reinforced in schools, translated within the community, and upheld by every citizen.

Wesak Day, celebrated today, is the most important holy day for Buddhists to commemorate the birth, enlightenment, and death of Siddhartha Gautama, the founder of Buddhism. – May 12, 2025

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