Bill Text: TX HR2304 | 2023-2024 | 88th Legislature | Introduced
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Bill Title: Recognizing the significance of Vesak Day to people of the Buddhist faith.
Spectrum: Partisan Bill (Democrat 1-0)
Status: (Passed) 2023-05-26 - Reported enrolled [HR2304 Detail]
Download: Texas-2023-HR2304-Introduced.html
Bill Title: Recognizing the significance of Vesak Day to people of the Buddhist faith.
Spectrum: Partisan Bill (Democrat 1-0)
Status: (Passed) 2023-05-26 - Reported enrolled [HR2304 Detail]
Download: Texas-2023-HR2304-Introduced.html
88R32723 BHH-D | ||
By: Bhojani | H.R. No. 2304 |
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WHEREAS, Vesak Day, one of the most important and sacred | ||
holidays to Buddhists worldwide, commemorates the life, | ||
enlightenment, and death of the Buddha; and | ||
WHEREAS, Born between 400 and 560 B.C., the Buddha, or | ||
Siddhartha Gautama, was the son of an Indian king; after leaving | ||
behind his home and his royal title to become an ascetic, he | ||
resolved to find an end to human suffering, which led to him | ||
identifying the Four Noble Truths and the Noble Eightfold Path | ||
toward enlightenment; and | ||
WHEREAS, Some 2,500 years later, followers of Buddhism honor | ||
the legacy of the religion's founder on Vesak Day; depending on the | ||
country where it is celebrated, the holiday occurs on the first full | ||
moon of May, or on the full moon of the fourth lunar month; many | ||
observe the holiday by reaffirming their commitment to the moral | ||
precepts of Buddhism, performing good deeds, and devoting time to | ||
chanting and meditation; other customs include lighting lanterns, | ||
decorating with flowers, and enjoying traditional Asian dishes; and | ||
WHEREAS, The teachings of Buddha have inspired millions of | ||
people around the globe to strive for inner peace and to demonstrate | ||
greater compassion, tolerance, and understanding in their lives, | ||
and it is fitting to acknowledge the great importance of Vesak Day | ||
to Buddhists who reside in the Lone Star State and beyond; now, | ||
therefore, be it | ||
RESOLVED, That the House of Representatives of the 88th Texas | ||
Legislature hereby recognize the significance of Vesak Day to | ||
people of the Buddhist faith and extend sincere best wishes to our | ||
state's Buddhist community for a festive and meaningful observance | ||
of Vesak Day. |