Spent a long & inspiring evening in Belur Math with Swami Suvirananda Ji, General Secretary, Ramakrishna Mission. Discussed a wide array of issues & also released a few rare monographs on Swami Vivekananda & Sri Ramakrishna. Was fortunate to receive his ashirvada & encouragement.
Was very happy to welcome Venerable Shih Jianyin, Secretary General of the World Buddhist Bhikkhuni Association and an eminent and widely respected Buddhist teacher from Taiwan. She is also Secretary General of the Taiwan Buddhist Association, among other responsibilities. Venerable Jianyin has been visiting India, especially the Buddhist pilgrimage sites …
