Shimla, May 12 -- In a powerful display of spiritual solidarity and cultural pride, Buddhist communities from Himachal Pradesh and the Tibetan exile diaspora came together in Shimla on Monday to celebrate the 2569th Buddha Jayanti, commemorating the birth, enlightenment, and Mahaparinirvana of Lord Buddha.

The event was organised by the Kinnaur, Lahaul-Spiti Bauddh Sewa Sangh in collaboration with the Indo-Tibet Friendship Society, Shimla.

The gathering took on greater significance in the backdrop of ongoing global conflicts, as speakers urged the world to adopt Lord Buddha's timeless message of compassion, non-violence, and loving-kindness.

Chief Minister Sukhvinder Singh Sukhu attended the celebrations and highlighted the deep cultur...