Was delighted to felicitate and greet a dear friend today – Shri Kapil Mishra Mishra, Minister for Art & Culture, Language & Tourism, Justice, Labour & Employment, Govt of Delhi. A firebrand activist, with a deep ideological commitment, I wished him well and all success in his new role. I am certain he will display exemplary skills as a minister & administrator.
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 …