The Prime Minister, Dr. Manmohan Singh has greeted the Nation on the auspicious occasion of Buddha Purnima, the birth anniversary of Lord Buddha.

In a message, the Prime Minister said that the life of Lord Buddha inspires us to follow the path of truth and brotherhood and work for the betterment of the downtrodden. His philosophy of ahimsa, peace and love is timeless.

May this festival strengthen our commitment to compassion and an egalitarian world, he added.