“…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 …
Nikhil Newaskar Ji, RSS Prant Pracharak, Tripura Prant, is a repository of information and perspectives on India’s northeast……
Nikhil Newaskar Ji, RSS Prant Pracharak, Tripura Prant, is a repository of information and perspectives on India’s northeast. Widely traveled in the region, having deeply penetrated its varied and diverse social life and culture dimensions Nikhil Ji knows Tripura and the entire region’s history and fabric like very few do. …
Offered tribute to Shri #AtalBihariVajpayee Ji on his centenary….
Offered tribute to Shri #AtalBihariVajpayee Ji on his centenary – at Sonarpur (Jadavpur) this evening. Recitations, songs and seva marked the occasion. Spoke on the various dimensions of “Atal Ji’s” life of epic proportions and of how PM Modi is carrying forward that legacy, magnified a thousand fold
Glimpses: “Pali – India’s Classical Language & Buddha’s Legacy”, Kushinagar – Dr Syama Prasad Mookerjee Research Foundation………
Glimpses: “Pali – India’s Classical Language & Buddha’s Legacy”, Kushinagar – Dr Syama Prasad Mookerjee Research Foundation, Buddha PG College, Kushinagar, National Association for Youth. Bhante Mahendra, former Chairman, International Buddha Research Institute, Lucknow delivered the keynote address, Bhadant Gyaneshwar Ji, President Kushinagar Bhikkhu Sangha presided, other eminent people also …
In Kushinagar paid my respects to Aggamahapandita Ven….
In Kushinagar paid my respects to Aggamahapandita Ven. Bhadant Gyaneshwar Mahasthavir Ji, President of Kushinagar Bhikkhu Sangh & Monk-in-Chief of Myanmar Buddhist Temple, Kushinagar. From Myanmar he came to India at an early age, adopted India as his homeland and has spent a lifetime dedicated to propagation of #Buddhism in …
“The life of Buddha has an especial appeal. All my life I have been very fond of Buddha…
“The life of Buddha has an especial appeal. All my life I have been very fond of Buddha… That boldness, that fearlessness, and that tremendous love! He was born for the good of men. Others may seek God, others may seek truth for themselves; he did not even care to …
On #VijayDiwas the Buddha Triratna Mission in collaboration with Dr Syama Prasad Mookerjee Research Foundation ……….
On #VijayDiwas the Buddha Triratna Mission in collaboration with Dr Syama Prasad Mookerjee Research Foundation organised a discussion on the “Challenges to Minority Security in Bangladesh” especially the onslaught on Hindus and Buddhists. 1971 Bangladesh Liberation War veteran Maj General Anukul Chandra AVSM (retd), was felicitated by BJP National General …
Glimpses: “Manthana -Talk & Discussion in Bengaluru on “Hindus in Bangladesh- current situation…..
Glimpses: “Manthana -Talk & Discussion in Bengaluru on “Hindus in Bangladesh- current situation, challenges and way ahead”. Addressed an informed audience comprising of civil society members, accomplished bureaucrats, policy makers, educationists and young research scholars. It must be our duty and commitment to spread awareness on the conditions of Hindus …