Dharamshala, May 2 -- Tibetan spiritual leader, the 14th Dalai Lama, on Friday addressed devotees and followers on the occasion of Buddha Purnima-Vesak-extending his greetings and prayers to the global Buddhist community.

The message by the 90-year-old spiritual leader reads, "On this auspicious occasion of Buddha Purnima - Vesak - which commemorates the birth, enlightenment, and parinirvana of Buddha Shakyamuni, I offer my heartfelt greetings and prayers to every member of our global Buddhist family."

"This sacred day reminds us of the light that Shakyamuni Buddha brought into the world more than 2,500 years ago. Though the world has transformed beyond recognition since then, his teachings remain relevant today. His profound insight in...