Democratic Party: "We Will Listen to the People's Voices with the Humility Shown by Buddha"

Commentary on Buddha's Birthday in Buddhist Era 2566
"We Must Follow Buddha's Teachings for a World Without Discrimination"

Two days before Buddha's Birthday, on the 6th, the phrase "Sharing is Warm" is displayed with lanterns at Jogyesa Temple in Jongno-gu, Seoul. Photo by Jinhyung Kang aymsdream@

[Asia Economy Reporter Kwon Hyun-ji] The Democratic Party of Korea issued a statement on the 8th to mark Buddha's Birthday in the Buddhist calendar year 2566, saying, "We will listen to the voices of the people with the humble attitude shown by Buddha and realize politics that ensures the happiness of the people."

Lee Su-jin, the Democratic Party floor spokesperson, said in the statement, "Although COVID-19, born from human desires, threatened our daily lives, hope is sprouting that we can return to a happy daily life starting from Buddha's Birthday," adding, "I pray that the lanterns lighting up the streets will give hope to those in need and warm comfort to those who are weary."

He continued, "Discrimination exists in many parts of our society," and added, "If we all abandon greed and follow Buddha's teachings for a 'world without discrimination,' the world will be brighter and warmer than it is now."

He emphasized, "We will listen to the voices of the people with the humble attitude shown by Buddha. To create a world where we live together, we will gather everyone's wisdom and realize politics that ensure the happiness of the people."

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