Mr. Cheevindh Nathalang, Minister and Chargé d’ Affaires a.i. of Thailand, delivered an opening remarks by indicating the importance of Vesak and the enduring relevance of the Lord Buddha’s teachings for strengthening peaceful and prosperous future.

A message from His Excellency Mr. António Guterres, Secretary-General of the United Nations on the occasion of Vesak was recited by Mr. Denis Thatchaichawalit, Deputy Director-General of the United Nations Office at Vienna. H.E. M.R.K. Lenagala, Ambassador and Permanent Representative of Sri Lanka also delivered his remarks as a co-host.

The event was highlighted by a video presentation of Dhamma Talk on “A Middle Path to Sustainable World” by Most Venerable Phra Brahmaphacharayanamuni (Phra Ajahn Jayasaro) and a meditation practice guided by Most Venerable Dr. Wijayarajapura Seelawansa Thero, Chief Incumbent of Dhammazentrum Nyanaponika in Vienna and Most Venerable Suhadagama Anuruddha Thero.