In Uluberia, Howrah, met BJP district president Sh Arunoday Pal Chowdhury. A dear friend, deft organiser and popular leader. Arun da met with a severe accident during his election campaign, badly injured, he still gave a tough fight and increased the BJP’s tally in this difficult seat. Wished him well.
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 …