Buddhist Flag

By Admin

Date → Saturday, May 14, 2011

Tags → 2011 Wesak Day , Buddhist Flag , Wesak Day

Sukihotu,

Do you know the Buddhist flag was first hoisted in Sri Lanka on Wsak Day in 1885, when the country was still under colonial rule? The majority Buddhist Sinhalese population then felt discriminated against by the colonial authorities when carrying out their activities, as well as pressurized by relentless evangelism. The Buddhist needed an icon to peacefully rally around, and hence, the Buddhist flag was initiated.

At the world Fellowship of Buddhism inaugural conference in May 1950, the flag was unanimously adopted by the international delegates as the universal symbol of Buddhist faith. Since then, it has been flown at important Buddhist events especially on Wesak Day.

When devotee gaze at the Buddhist flag, they see a potent symbol of faith, global unity and world peace. The colours on the flag exemplifies the Buddhist ideal harmony between all nationalities and beliefs, and the universally accepted, all encompassing truth of Dhamma.

May I take this opportunity to wish you Happy Wesak. May all the good deeds accur to your well being. May the triple gem continue to guide you to peaceful and harmonious life. May you be well and happy always.

Sadhu Sadhu Sadhu

Mettacittena

Bugs Tan

15th May 2011