Bhopal, Jan. 27 -- Madhya Pradesh Chief Minister Mohan Yadav has stressed the need for global peace, saying the world does not need war, but the path of wisdom and non-violence shown by Lord Buddha, which he believes is the true path to achieving world peace.

"Today the world does not need war, but the path of knowledge shown by Buddha. The path of Lord Buddha is the path of world peace. This path leads us to peace of mind, compassion, love, affinity, and world brotherhood," Chief Minister Yadav said.

Chief Minister Yadav was addressing the 9th International Buddhist Festival organized in the Chuna Bhatti area of Bhopal on Sunday. On this occasion, he presented the "International Buddha Peace Award" to the personalities selected by the ...