US president Joe Biden, White House extend warm wishes to Buddhists with second annual Vesak celebration

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US president Joe Biden, White House extend warm wishes to Buddhists with second annual Vesak celebration

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US president Joe Biden, White House extend warm wishes to Buddhists with second annual Vesak celebration

On Monday, a second annual Vesak celebration was held at the White House honoring the birth, enlightenment, and death of the Buddha.

The White House shared a statement from US president Joe Biden on Monday and held its second annual celebration in recognition of Vesak, a Buddhist holiday that celebrates the birth, enlightenment, and passing of the Buddha. The statement from President Biden reads:

Jill and I extend warm wishes to Buddhists in the United States and around the world as they celebrate Vesak. This sacred day is a time to reflect on the Buddha’s teachings, including the need to work for peace and justice, recognize our common humanity, respect and preserve the nature that surrounds us, and cultivate humility and compassion. The Buddha taught that we are but guests visiting this world, and for over 2,500 years, those who adhere to these teachings have enriched and strengthened this world we share. As we mark Vesak, we honor the American Buddhists who contribute so much to our country and advance our common values.

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Lucas Oliveira wrote: Wed May 18, 2022 4:01 pm This sacred day is a time to reflect on the Buddha’s teachings.... The Buddha taught that we are but guests visiting this world,
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Sam Vara wrote: Wed May 18, 2022 5:07 pm
Lucas Oliveira wrote: Wed May 18, 2022 4:01 pm This sacred day is a time to reflect on the Buddha’s teachings.... The Buddha taught that we are but guests visiting this world,
"Let go, Brandon!"
:lol:

Apparently, Biden didn't know the meaning of that phrase, when he agreed with it.

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DNS wrote: Wed May 18, 2022 5:38 pm
Apparently, Biden didn't know the meaning of that phrase, when he agreed with it.
Yes, that clip is classic comedy. I initially thought that the old boy might be going along with it and trying to keep him on the line so some CIA spooks could track him down. :D
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Lucas Oliveira wrote: Wed May 18, 2022 4:01 pm US president Joe Biden, White House extend warm wishes to Buddhists with second annual Vesak celebration
Thanks Biden. Completely normal. Nothing to see here :)

Creepy Joe in action

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cfekete wrote: Thu May 19, 2022 2:46 am
Creepy Joe in action
How is that remark and video even relevent to the topic about a Buddhist Vesak celebration ?

Here's more about the phrase "Let's go Brandon" for those of us who like myself aren't from the USA.

https://www.indy100.com/politics/joe-bi ... go-brandon


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Greetings,
Aloka wrote: Thu May 19, 2022 6:44 am How is that remark and video even relevent to the topic about a Buddhist Vesak celebration ?
Good question. I'm going to close this topic, as it's more "Buddhist news" than a discussion topic, and the OP covers pretty much everything that warrants being said about it.

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