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Kathmandu Thursday May 10, 2001 Baishakh 27, 2058.
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Buddha
Jayanti in London
Post Report
KATHMANDU, May 9 - The 2545th Birth Anniversary
of Lord Buddha was observed in London, United Kingdom, by the Nepali communities living
there, according to a press release issued by the Yeti Nepali Association here today.
Nepalese Ambassador to UK, Dr Singh Bahadur
Basnet opened the function by lighting a traditional oil lamp at the Boston College of
London Monday. He expressed pride that the apostle of peace was born in Nepal, and called
on world communities to follow the path shown by him.
President of the Association, Dr Raghav Prasad
Dhital, Founder and General Secretary of Nepalese Literature Development Council U.K
Suresh Jung Shah, Nima Wangle Lama, Chirangibi Dhakal, Buddhist Monk Konchoy Wandvi Lama,
Hari Thapa, Daulat Rai, Basanta Rayachhetri, Dr Janaki Dhital and Chandika Paudel also
shed light on life and teachings of Buddha.
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