Phnom Penh: His Majesty Preah Bat Samdech Preah Boromneath Norodom Sihamoni, King of Cambodia, highlights that the International Buddhist Day is observed to unify all sects of Buddhism and to guide all followers to adhere to the true teachings in the religion.

According to Agence Kampuchea Presse, the Cambodian monarch underlined his insight in a recent royal message to his subjects to mark the International Buddhist Day, which falls on April 8. By spreading the right teachings of Buddha, it is not only for the development of Buddhism but also to build peace in the society as well as the entire world, he added.

His Majesty the King expressed profound happiness in celebrating the special occasion with all Cambodians as well as followers of Buddhism. In 2014, the 6th Buddhist Summit of supreme Buddhist leaders from 41 countries in Kobe city, Japan, launched the International Buddhist Day.