Sri Lanka, May 31 -- At a time when the world is witnessing an unprecedented technological advancement together with social divisions, anxiety, and conflicts, the teachings of the Buddha are more relevant today and offer a path towards peace, understanding and unity, Ven. Halyale Wimalarathana Thera of the International Buddhist Foundation of Geneva said.

Ven. Halyale Wimalarathana TheraVen. Halyale Wimalarathana Thera Delivering the keynote address at the United Nations International Vesak Day Celebration -2026 held recently in Geneva, Switzerland, Ven. Wimalarathana Thera highlighted the importance of embracing the Buddha's teachings of mindfulness, compassion and wisdom in daily lives.

The annual observance of Vesak, which commemorat...