The Vatican calls for a collaboration to make our interconnectedness a source of blessing for the planet. The 25th annual message to Buddhists says that the October 15 Global Education Pact for a “new humanism” will help to guarantee “universal solidarity.”
Buddhists and Christians:
Constructing a Culture of Compassion and Fraternity
Dear Buddhists Friends,
1. On behalf of the Pontifical Council for Interreligious Dialogue, we extend our heartfelt greetings and good wishes to you and to all Buddhist communities around the world as you celebrate the feast of Vesakh/Hanamatsuri. For the last twenty-four years, the Pontifical Council for Interreligious Dialogue has sent greetings to you on this happy occasion. Since this year marks the twenty-fifth anniversary of this traditional message, we would like to renew our bond of friendship and collaboration with the various traditions you represent.
2. This year, we would like to reflect with you on the theme “Buddhists and Christians: Constructing …More