Visited the iconic Khinmey Monastery, in #Tawang, founded in 1440. Had an enriching conversation with the Head of the Monastery His Eminence the 14th Thegtse Rinpoche. Widely popular, energetic, erudite, articulate and rooted with a following across the Himalayan belt, including Bhutan, Thegtse Rinpoche Ji, was conferred the #Padmashri by …

At the historic Gorsam Chorten, in fascinating Zemithang Valley, #ArunachalPradesh with former Chief of Defence Staff (CDS) General Anil Chauhan Ji and friends. Built in 12-13th century, by one Lama Sangye Pradhar, who was said to have been inspired by Nepal’s Boudhanath Stupa. The Zemithang Valley is one of the …

At the iconic Tawang Monastery (Gaden Namgyal Lhatse) the largest Buddhist monastery in India and the second largest in the world, founded around 1680-81. The Tawang Monastery holds a special civilisational significance for India and the Buddhist world. There has been a significant increase in the number of people visiting …

At the Bomdila Buddhist Monastery (Genste Gaden Rabgyel Ling Monastery), established in 1965, by the 12th Tsona Gontse Rinpoche, widely known and revered as Guru TG Rinpoche. Expanded in 1997, by HH The Dalai Lama, it stands as a replica of Tsona Gontse Monastery, in southern Tibet. Standing at 8,000 …

Crossing Sela Pass at 13,700 ft to Tawang… The most striking part is the amazing road/connectivity infrastructure that have been laid out in these forbidding heights over the last 12 years. Let those who say “what has Modi done”, visit these extremities…

At Sessa, 5,500 ft – home to over 200 rare Orchid species, Bhalukpong Forest Division, West Kameng District, on way to #Tawang… #EkBharatShreshthaBharat

Was happy to be part of the 75th anniversary celebrations of Chinmaya Mission at the grand Bharat Mandapam in New Delhi. PM Shri Narendra Modi in his address at the inauguration of the celebrations, inspiringly summed up the role and contribution of Chinmaya Mission in nation-building. Pujya Gurudev Swami Chinmayananda …

Was happy to welcome Ven. Dhammadipa Era, president, International Meditation Centre, Nonsan, South Korea. Had an interesting conversation and exchange on India-Korea civilisational and cultural linkages.

At the Centre for Professional Development in Higher Education (CPDHE), University of Delhi, addressed a Faculty Development Programme on “Leaders for Nation and Generation Building.” Professor Krishna Sharma Ji, former Principal, PGDAV College, presided. Was happy to meet friends and elders.

Was happy to welcome Venerable Nipon, Vice President, International Buddhist Council, Bodhgaya and Secretary of the Wat Royal Thai Temple, Bodhgaya. Completely immersed in Bharat-Thailand’s civilisational connect through Buddhism, Ven Nipon did his graduation and masters in Sanskrit. A popular teacher, an accomplished linguist and an impressive raconteur connecting Bharat-Thailand …

The over two hundred-year-old iconic Gandan (Gandantegchinlen) Monastery is the heart, the nerve centre of Mongolian Buddhism. It stands as the symbol of Mongolian culture, knowledge systems and education. Was happy to welcome Venerable Gankhuyag Magsarjav – In Charge of International Relations of Gandan Monastery and Dr J Ganbaatar, Pro-Rector …

Whether it is the Belur Math or Ramakrishna Mission, New Delhi, the unmistakable feeling is of being at home. Was happy to meet and receive blessings of Swami Sarvalokananda Ji, Secretary, Ramakrishna Mission, New Delhi. We were also delighted to meet Swami Mahaprajnananda, Principal, Ramakrishna Vidyamandira, Belur Math & Swami …

बिजॉया की शुभकामनाएं! #ShubhoBijoya

On #MahaNavami we joined our #DurgaPuja at Sarada-Ramakrishna Sevashram, Hotar, 24 Parganas South. We feel fortunate to unfailingly receive the blessings of General Secretary Mataji Suchetanandamoyee and other Sadhvis of the Sevashram.