JAKARTA - Minister of Religion Nasaruddin Umar invites Buddhists to make the commemoration of the Holy Tri Day of Vesak 2570 B.E., as an opportunity to strengthen the commitment to spreading virtue, strengthening brotherhood, and maintaining world peace.
The 2026 Waisak theme, which carries the theme of "Dharma Maintaining World Peace" is relevant to the current world conditions. According to the Minister of Religion, Dharma is not only understood as a religious teaching, but also a guide to life that leads humans to stick to the values of truth, morality, and wisdom.
"Dharma is not just a teaching, but a life lamp that guides people to remain firm in the values of truth, morality, wisdom, and in the dynamics of the times. Including maintaining world peace," said the Minister of Religion in a message on the Holy Tri Day of Vesak in Jakarta, Sunday.
The Minister of Religion explained that the spirit of maintaining world peace actually started from the hearts of each individual. Therefore, the value of love of love is an important foundation in building a harmonious life, both in the family, community, nation, and even the world.
The Grand Imam of the Istiqlal Mosque emphasized the government's commitment to ensure that every citizen can carry out worship according to his beliefs safely, calmly, and with full service.
"I have a constitutional responsibility to ensure that every citizen can carry out his worship in a calm and devout manner. At the same time, taking care of harmony is our common responsibility as fellow citizens," said the Minister of Religion.
According to him, all religions teach noble human values. Therefore, religious life must be a force to strengthen brotherhood, not the other way around.
"Religion exists to humanize humans. The wisdom taught in Buddhism is in line with universal human values that are the foundation of common life. Love must continue to be the main foundation in maintaining national unity," said the Minister of Religion.
The Minister of Religion hopes that the commemoration of the Holy Tri Day of Vesak will not only be a religious celebration, but also a space for reflection to create a harmonious life, maintain national unity, and realize world peace.
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