“In Buddha we find, perhaps for the first time in the history of humanity…….
“In Buddha we find, perhaps for the first time in the history of humanity, that all-embracing love for man which was to be the mainspring of human behaviour and which was to form one of the pivots of his aspiration for self-realisation. The secret of Buddha’s appeal, the great success …
An evening of insightful and thought-provoking talks and discussion organised by @spmrfoundation at IIC..
An evening of insightful and thought-provoking talks and discussion organised by @spmrfoundation at IIC. Dr@AshaLakra79, Member, National Commission for Scheduled Tribes, Shri @BrijLal_IPS, Member of Parliament (Rajya Sabha) & former DG Uttar Pradesh police, Ven Sanghapriya Rahul, president Bharatiya Bauddha Sangh, Shri @Utpal_Kumar1, author, Opinion Editor, Firstpost & News18 spoke …
While in Ayuthya visited Mahachulalongkornrajavidyalaya University (MCU) campus …..
While in Ayuthya visited Mahachulalongkornrajavidyalaya University (MCU) campus at Ayuthya and interacted with Prof Surasak Paccantaseno, Vice Rector, Director of the upcoming Bharat Studies Centre and Assistant Abbot of the ancient Wat Ratchasittharam (Raja Sitharam) monastery in Bangkok. A multi-talented scholar, alumni of Delhi and Jammu University Prof Surasak is …
At the iconic Ayutthya – ‘Ayodhya’- ancient capital of the Siamese Kingdom between 14th – 18th century. …
At the iconic Ayutthya – ‘Ayodhya’- ancient capital of the Siamese Kingdom between 14th – 18th century. Once a vast cosmopolitan city, one of the vibrant carrefours of the ancient world – a global entrepôt of ideas, philosophy, culture, art, trade and commerce. Designed along a systematic and planned grid …
Most Venerable Dr Anil Sakya, (Phra Shakyavongsvisuddhi), prolific scholar, speaker, author and a leading thinker.
Most Venerable Dr Anil Sakya, (Phra Shakyavongsvisuddhi), prolific scholar, speaker, author and a leading thinker. Assistant Abbot at the historic royal monastery Wat Bovoranives Vihara, Bangkok & Rector World Buddhist University. I had the honour of receiving Atal Bihari Vajpayee ji here at Wat Bovoranives – he proudly told us! …
Ven. Dhammavajirapanyacarya, MA PhD Pali, among the most renowned scholars of Pali and Sanskrit…
Ven. Dhammavajirapanyacarya, MA PhD Pali, among the most renowned scholars of Pali and Sanskrit, Deputy Abbot of the iconic Wat Po- Reclining Buddha Temple, alumni of Pune University, prolific author, profound thinker, life member of Bhandarkar Research Institute, surrounded by a vast and rich collection of books from India on …
‘A center to thy revolving centuries…….
‘A center to thy revolving centuries, an end to they endeavours, which is Freedom of the Spirit,- it helped to bind thy people in a common bond of hope, to strengthen them with the power of a single-pointed devotion to one Dharma, one Sangha, and one immortal Teacher. Let those …
“…India of yore did not preach some cut and dried sermons….
“…India of yore did not preach some cut and dried sermons, but inaugurated the inner treasure of man through architecture, sculpture, painting, music and literature, stamps of which remain in the deserts, woods, rocks, isles, rugged terrain and difficult resolves…” (Rabindranath Tagore, 1927)
Was happy to launch the Pali M.A. ….
Was happy to launch the Pali M.A. & Certificate courses by the Samrat Ashok School of Buddhist Studies, Swami Vivekanand Shubharthi University, Meerut and to speak on the historic effort by Prime Minister Shri Narendra Modi to preserve Lord Buddha’s heritage through multifaceted and unique initiatives. Shri Tarun Chugh, National …
“When it was decided that that Sir Asutosh [Mookerjee] should be the person…….
“When it was decided that that Sir Asutosh [Mookerjee] should be the person to receive the Relic of the Buddha from the hands of Governor of Bengal at the Government House, he reminded that no person could before the Governor with bare feet; and as a Brahman he said it …
Was happy to meet Dr Heero Ito, Buddhist scholar…..
“…केशव धृत-बुद्ध-शरीर जय जगदीश हरे…” Was happy to meet Dr Heero Ito, Buddhist scholar, author & Advisor, Subharti School of Buddhist Studies. Discussed proposed courses on Pali to be started by the school this month. A positive and impactful start…
Greetings and Prayers on #KalpataruDivas! …….
“…He had come, a lad of fifteen, as member of a party visiting Dakshineshwar, and some one, probably knowing the unusual quality of his voice, and his knowledge of music, suggested he should sing…This seems to have acted like a signal – “My boy! my boy!” cried Sri Ramakrishna. “ …
Glimpses: #SwamiVivekananda Indian Art & Cultural Festival 2024”……
Glimpses: #SwamiVivekananda Indian Art & Cultural Festival 2024” – Rishra, Hooghly, West Bengal.
Was delighted to participate in the “Swami Vivekananda Indian Art & Cultural Festival 2024”
Was delighted to participate in the “Swami Vivekananda Indian Art & Cultural Festival 2024” organised by Ramakrishna Mission Vidyamandira at its historic “Bose House Campus” and Lalit Kala Akademi Regional Centre, Kolkata. Joined @AnuttamaGanguly in launching two courses on the occasion : one on “Lost Styles of Bengal Paintings” and …