Visited the ISKON Mandir at Noakhali. Was overwhelmed by the warmth of head priest Swami Raaspriya Das. Interacted with devotees, took part in special Aarati & Kirtan.
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 …