Addressed a special programme organised by the West Bengal BJP Refugee Cell, at Kanchrapara this evening. Shri Satish Dhond, Jt General Secretary (Org) BJP, West Bengal was also present. Gave an overview of the refugee movement and its increasing relevance in WB.
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 …