Visited the sacred birthplace of Anandamayee Ma in Kheora village in Brahmanbaria district, Bangladesh. She was born here on April 30, 1896. Visited the school founded through her support, met with friends who look after the Ashram named after her. Was happy to address them.
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 …