Let's embrace and celebrate our diversity, S'wak churches say in extending Wesak Day greetings
Its chairman Datuk Danald Jute said Malaysians could not afford to speak or think ill of their neighbours who seem to be different.
"As a multireligious, multiethnic and multicultural nation, we have no other option but to learn to appreciate, understand and accept each other," he said in his Wesak Day message on Monday (May 12).
Danald extended greetings on behalf of ACS to Buddhists celebrating Wesak Day, which commemorates the birth, enlightenment and death of Gautama Buddha.
He noted that the Buddhist community is known for a commitment to living good lives based on the teachings of the Buddha, which emphasise the importance of peace, harmony, compassion, kindness, good works and wisdom.
"We wish all our Buddhist friends a joyful and meaningful Wesak celebration and join them in working and praying for a more united, peaceful, harmonious and prosperous Malaysia," he said.
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