Was happy to interact with members of the All India Federation of Bengali Buddhists in Kolkata. Spoke, among other things, of PM Shri Narendra Modi’s historic efforts at preserving and disseminating Bhagavan Buddha’s legacy at various levels in India and across the world.
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 …
