Click to Share this Article Message of the Supreme Patriarch of Thailand Somdej Phra Sangharaj Sakol Mahasanghaparinayok Message of the President of IABU/ICDV The Most Venerable Prof. Dr. Dharmakosajarn Rector Messages of The President of the Privy Council and Statesman Prem Tinsulanonda Messages of Prime Minister of the Kingdom of Thailand Yingluck Shinawatra Messages of Prime Minister of Australia The Honourable Julia Gillard Message of The Secretary-General of the United Nations Ban Ki-moon Message of the Director-General of UNESCO Irina Bokova Message of Sangha Supreme Council Messages of Council of Ministers Ambassador Messages Messages of Very Important Person Messages of Organization

Message The United Nations Day of Vesak Celebrations From The President of IABU/ICDV The people, the Buddhist communities and the Royal Government of Thailand are proud and privileged to have the honor of holding the 9th United Nations Day of Vesak Celebrations 2012/2555. As already known to many, this great event is aimed at creating understanding among the Buddhist communities worldwide which in the end would bring peace and stability to the world at large in this time of severe global crises and numerous challenges. For the celebrations this years, Mahachulalongkornrajavidyalaya University, of which I have the honor of serving as its rector, is rending its effort, time and energy towards successful Buddhajayanti: The Celebration of 2600 Years of the Buddha's Enlightenment and the 80th Birthday of Her Majesty Queen Sirikit and the 60th Birtlhday of His Royal Highness Crown Prince Vajiralongkorn and 9th Internationa Conference and Celebration of United Nations Day of Vesak by the guidance of the Supreme Sangha Council of Thailand and the support of the Royal Thai Government. Necessary preparations have been made to help facilitate foreign guests from all over the world. I would like to welcome you all to join us for this concurrence of these auspicious celebrations in order to bring greater mutual understanding and peace to mankind. May the blessing of the Triple Gems be upon you all. (The Most Venerable Prof. Dr. Phra Dharmakosajarn) Rector, Mahachulalongkornrajavidyalaya University President, International Association of Buddhist Universities President, International Council for Day of Vesak