On way to Bolpur, visited the newly inaugurated Hindu Milan Mandir at Bharat Sevashram Sangh, Bhatar. Was warmly welcomed by Swami Sureshananda Ji. Paid obeisance and also saw martial drills being performed by young boys from the area.
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 …
