New Delhi, May 10:Our Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Wednesday greeted people on the occasion of Buddha Purnima saying that Gautam Buddha "inspires" us to work towards "harmonious society".
"Buddha Purnima wishes to everyone.Today we remember the extreme ideals of Gautama Buddha.His noble thoughts will continue to guide generations," Modi said in a statement.
"Gautama Buddha inspires us to work towards harmonious,just and compassionate society," the Prime Minister said.
Buddha Purnima is celebrated around the world as the birth anniversary of Buddha,the creator of Buddhism.