Prime Minister Shri Narendra Modi’s decision to confer the status of classical language on #Pali, his revival and inauguration of Nalanda University, the 2025 Union Budget’s special allocation for developing the places associated with the life and times of Lord #Buddha are historic decisions and efforts in the history of independent India. It is a tribute to the hopes and aspirations of Babasaheb Dr Ambedkar, Dr Syama Prasad Mookerjee and Bodhisattva Anagarika Dharmapala. Addressed the 86th anniversary celebrations of the Mahabodhi Society of India – Buddha Vihara in Delhi & Conference on Pali. Chairman of the National Commission for Minorities Shri Iqbal
Singh Lalpura, Acting High Commissioner for Sri Lanka Ms Priyanga Wikremasinghe, eminent scholar Prof Bimalendra Kumar, Acharya Yeshi ji, Shri Sumithananda Thero and other senior members of the Bhikkhu Sangha, academics, members of other organisations were present.
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 …