Sri Lanka, May 30 -- Opposition Leader Sajith Premadasa has extended Vesak Day greetings to the people of Sri Lanka and the world, highlighting Buddhist teachings on equality, self-reliance, and the value of human life.

In his Vesak Day message, Premadasa cited the 'Bala Panditha Sutta' of the 'Majjhima Nikaya', stating that obtaining a human life is an exceedingly rare blessing.

He also noted that the Buddha taught that divisions based on race, religion, or caste are ultimately meaningless.

Quoting the Dhammapada, he said, "One is indeed one's own master; what other savior could there be?" and called on people to embrace this lesson in both thought and action.

Premadasa concluded by wishing all people in Sri Lanka and around the worl...