Participated in an organisational review meeting for north Bengal in Siliguri today. Siliguri MLA & BJP Chief Whip in the West Bengal Assembly, Dr Shankar Ghosh and presidents of various districts were present. Always energising to meet and interact with leaders and karyakartas from across the districts.
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 …