It was a distinct honour hosting Dr. Anirban Ganguly at home this morning. We had a wonderfully productive conversation about Bengal and India’s past and future, and it was a pleasure exchanging copies of our recently-published books.
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 …