REPUBLIKA.CO.ID, JAKARTA -- The Minister of Religious Affairs of the Republic of Indonesia, Nasaruddin Umar, congratulated the Holy Day of Waisak 2569 BE/2025 to all Buddhists in the country.
In his message, Menag Nasaruddin stressed the importance of Waisak values as a universal inspiration for strengthening virtue, self-control, and wisdom amidst a complex religious life.
“Waisak is a sacred moment to commemorate three great events in the life of Buddha Gautama. The values contained therein are very relevant for living together, across faiths and cultures,” Nasaruddin Umar said in a press release in Jakarta, Monday (12/5/2025).
This year's National Waisak raised the theme “Increase Self-Control and Wisdom to Realize World Peace. According to Nasaruddin, the theme became a noble call for the whole society to strengthen harmony and tolerance among religious people.
“This theme is a noble call for all of us to unite, respect each other, and bring peace, both in thoughts, words, and deeds,” he said.
The High Imam of Jakarta's Istiqlal Mosque also appreciates various activities in the Wesākha Sānanda series, such as Thudong or spiritual journey of monks, social devotions, environmental preservation movements, and Dhamma deepening. He considered these activities to enrich the meaning of Waisak and strengthen the community among the people.
“May this celebration of Tri Suci Waisak become a source of spiritual strength, bring tranquility, and strengthen the spirit of brotherhood in building a harmonious and peaceful Indonesia,” he said. Menag Nasaruddin also offered prayers for all beings. “May all living things be happy,” he said.
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