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 for over 25 years. She specifically made it a point to communicate her deep appreciation for PM Shri Narendra Modi’s successful efforts in rejuvenating Buddhist pilgrimage sites and for the impressive connectivity that he has laid out for pilgrims. She abundantly blessed his efforts.

Also welcomed Venerable Anand Tenzin, former Chief Priest of the Mahabodhi Temple at Bodhgaya. Venerable Anand is working extensively to restore and to bring back to prominence several sites mentioned by Xuanzang around Bodhgaya, Nalanda, Rajgir etc. A very crucial cultural and civilisational contribution.

Discussed a number of important developments national and international connected to Bharat’s Buddhist heritage. Was fortunate to receive their blessings.

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