PM Shri Narendra Modi in an appeal to young NCC cadets, said “One Nation, One Election is not just a legal reform; it is a movement for a new India. Young minds like you must engage in this discussion, as you are the future leaders who will shape India’s democracy…” …
Glimpses: of a very fruitful and enriching visit to Bhutan- the land of Gross National Happiness & Mindfullness: ancient hoary monasteries, nunneries, some as old as 7th century, prayer sessions, Acharya Padmasambhava & Acharya Atisa Dipamkara, delectable monastery breakfast served with great affection, archives, libraries, ancient manuscripts, cloud enveloped War …
Was delighted to present a set of books for the Royal National Library & Archives of Bhutan in Thimphu. We were impressed to see the archival collection and the library. We found it interesting to see how Bhutan was preserving its culture and heritage, especially the history of its printing …
A special day well spent – discovering a new clime and culture
Reached Jaigaon, Alipurduar, the last town in India on the West Bengal side of the border with Bhutan, called on Venerable Khen Rinpoche Sangay Lodoe, Chief Priest & President, All India Mahayana Buddhist Mhanipa Sangh. Widely known and respected, Khen Rinpoche expressed his deep appreciation and lauded PM Modi’s efforts …
At the Kalachakra Buddh Vihara, Salugara, Siliguri, a discussion on “Pali: India’s Classical Language & Bhagavan Buddha’s Legacy” SPMRF in association with the Himalayan Buddhist Cultural Association… Several speakers – scholars and Bhikkhu’s alike from across north Bengal and Dooars, lauded PM Shri Narendra Modi’s decision to confer the status …
“Indian missionaries, without the European sword or a book of dogma in their hands, sallies forth over mountainous crags, over tortuous streams, through deserts and snowy peaks, over long distances, occupying not days but months and years and reached the far-off ends of the world, landed among foreign peoples, learnt …
Was delighted to deliver the valedictory address at Maharaja Sayajirao University, Baroda on the conclusion of a two day national seminar on “Ideas of India’s Eminent Educational Thinkers and Transformative Education Through NEP-2020.” An intense and richly curated seminar covering a host of iconic thought-leaders put together by Central University …
Delivered the valedictory address at the conclusion of a richly curated two national workshop on “Socio-Ethical Perspectives of Buddhist Philosophy in Sutta-Pitaka Pali” organised by Gautam Buddha University & Indian Council of Philosophical Research (ICPR). My speech: highlighted the achievements of PM Shri Narendra Modi in preserving and perpetuating Lord …
At the exhibition-launch and discussion on the never ending persecution of minorities in Bangladesh organised by VIF and FACT. National Security Advisor Shri Ajit Doval graced the occasion and went in detail through the exhibition. I joined former Deputy NSA Ambassador Satish Chandra, Amb Veen Sikri, historian & author Francois …
Our civilisational “Kartavya” – duty – towards Dharma, Desha and our Purva-Purusha – forefathers – at the sacred Triveni Sangam… Let yourself go with the tide, the civilisational flow of Bharat, lose yourself, walk in the footsteps of crores of your fellow Indians, compatriots, unencumbered by status, position, pelf… who …
Anirban Ganguly, Chairman of Dr. Syama Prasad Mookerjee Research Foundation. Dr. Syama Prasad Mookerjee Research Foundation & Honorary Member of the Maha Bodhi Society of India , shared his insightful remarks in the session of #ConflictAvoidance under the theme #Dhammavijaya towards the #CenturyOfDhamma at #SamvadIV #UNCCBangkok #Thailand.
An informative and thought-provoking discussion organised by SPMRF & IGNCA on the report of the cultural and civilisational corridor in the Western Himalayas, shaped by Bharat in the past. Immense possibilities for cultural-religious-educational initiatives and promotion in the region. The need to focus on history of Jammu, immense potential for …
Was delighted to speak at UNESCAP, Bangkok, on the inaugural day of “Samvad-IV: Global Hindu-Buddhist Initiative for Conflict Avoidance & Environment Consciousness.” The theme for this edition was: “The Asian Century of Dharma-Dhamma” organised by Vivekananda International Foundation. Speaking on Conflict Avoidance and Dhammavijaya – referred to the historic efforts …