Portugal Marks Buddha Jayanti with Special Program

April 30, Lisbon (Portugal) – The 2570th birth anniversary of Lord Gautam Buddha, the proponent of world peace, is being celebrated in Portugal through a special event. The Nepal Indigenous Nationalities Federation in Portugal is organizing the program, which is slated for Friday, May 1, in the capital city, Lisbon, to observe Buddha Jayanti in a distinctive manner. On this occasion, a special worship ceremony of Lord Buddha will be held at the Ginásio Clube Hall in Anjos, Lisbon, with Buddhist spiritual leaders conducting meditation sessions and delivering discourses.

The federation’s president, Chopkumar Ranamagar, stated that the event aims to spread Buddha’s messages of peace, compassion, and friendliness, as well as to promote Buddha and his birthplace. President Ranamagar urged the Nepalese community residing in Portugal to participate, emphasizing the desire to make the event grand and successful. Each year, Nepalese organizations active in Portugal collaborate to celebrate Buddha Jayanti.