Called on Venerable Bhante Pragyadeep ji, Secretary General, All India Bhikkhu Sangh, in Bodhgaya. Discussed a number of issues and development, received his blessings. As always, he remains positive and highly appreciative of PM Shri Narendra Modi’s special efforts connected to Buddha heritage.
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 …