‘A center to thy revolving centuries, an end to they endeavours, which is Freedom of the Spirit,- it helped to bind thy people in a common bond of hope, to strengthen them with the power of a single-pointed devotion to one Dharma, one Sangha, and one immortal Teacher. Let those words, potent with an inexhaustible creative urge,
ever direct thee to the adventures of the new ages…’ (To Siam, Rabindranath Tagore, Bangkok, October, 1927)
(Homage at the iconic Wat Pho – Temple of the Reclining Buddha, Rattanakosin Island, Bangkok)..
Was happy to welcome Venerable Nipon, Vice President, International Buddhist Council, Bodhgaya and Secretary of the Wat Royal Thai Temple, Bodhgaya. Completely immersed in Bharat-Thailand’s civilisational connect through Buddhism, Ven Nipon did his graduation and masters in Sanskrit. A popular teacher, an accomplished linguist and an impressive raconteur connecting Bharat-Thailand …
Whether it is the Belur Math or Ramakrishna Mission, New Delhi, the unmistakable feeling is of being at home. Was happy to meet and receive blessings of Swami Sarvalokananda Ji, Secretary, Ramakrishna Mission, New Delhi. We were also delighted to meet Swami Mahaprajnananda, Principal, Ramakrishna Vidyamandira, Belur Math & Swami …