On the sidelines of “Samvad-IV” in Bangkok, met some remarkable young leaders who are also among the youngest ministers in their countries.
Met H.E. Lyonpo Tshering, Minister for Home Affairs, Royal Govt of Bhutan and along Shri S.Gurumurthy, Chairman VIF, shared a number of perspectives with the young dynamic minister who is also an alumnus of Madras University.
Also met and had a very interesting tete-a-tete with H.E. Dr Khy Sovanratana, Vice Minister, Ministry of Foreign Affairs & International Cooperation, Royal Govt of Cambodia & Advisor to the Supreme Sangha Council of Cambodia. Till sometime back Dr Sovanratana was young, dynamic and widely popular monk. He gave up the Robe to come into active politics and is the youngest minister and equally popular. He is a great admirer of India.
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 …