On way back to Kolkata, met well known academic Prof Nirmal Dey, at Contai. Discussed PM Shri Narendra Modi’s vision of “Purvoday” & the centrality of #WestBengal in realising it. Presented him a copy of “Collective Spirit-Concrete Action: #MannKiBaat and Its Influence on India.” #9YearsOfSeva
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 …
