Lumbini [Nepal], August 6 (ANI): The International Buddhist Confederation (IBC) in collaboration with the Ministry of Culture, Government of India, celebrated the ‘Bhoomi Pujan’ ceremony for the development of the India International Centre for Buddhist Culture and Heritage (IICBCH) in Lumbini on Sunday.
The basis stone for this esteemed challenge was laid by Prime Minister Narendra Modi and the then Prime Minister of Nepal, Sher Bahadur Deuba, on May 16, 2022.
The ‘Bhoomi Pujan’ occasion noticed the participation of 250 distinguished visitors, together with 150 Monks and 100 devotees. The esteemed gathering included distinguished personalities like Maitri Mahathero, Maitya (former VC Lumbini Development Trust), Sovana Mahathero (President All Nepal Bikkhu Association), Sukothmahatro (Thai Monastery), Sujanitha Mahathero (Myanmar Monastery), and representatives from Chinese, Korean, and Japanese Monasteries, amongst others.
The programme began with serene chanting by numerous sects adopted by the sacred Bhoomi Pujan ceremony, in keeping with a launch.
Talks had been delivered by distinguished audio system together with Dr Dhammapiaya, Maitya Bhante, Sidhicharan Bhattarai (VC LDT), and Karan Bansal (First Secretary Indian Embassy in Kathmandu Nepal).
The vote of thanks was prolonged by Khempo Ghase Thupten Jigdol, expressing heartfelt appreciation to all contributors for making the occasion a powerful success.
The institution of the IICBCH symbolises the shared cultural heritage between India and Nepal whereas emphasising ecological mindfulness and interconnectedness with the residing world. It goals to advertise the teachings of Lord Buddha and enrich the non secular journey of pilgrims worldwide. The middle’s imaginative and prescient obtained overwhelming help, establishing it as an important hub for Dhamma associated actions within the Lumbini Monastic Zone. Furthermore, it aligns with Nepal’s dedication to realize Net Zero Greenhouse Emissions by 2045.
The India International Centre For Buddhist Culture and Heritage (IICBCH) shall be constructed with sustainability at its core, drawing inspiration from Buddha Dhamma’s ecological mindfulness and interconnectedness. The middle aspires to contribute to the richness of data and knowledge prevalent in Lumbini’s ecosystem.
The occasion concluded with a lunch and a charming documentary viewing at Hotel Hokke Lumbini, offering contributors with a chance to attach, change concepts, and foster lasting friendships. (ANI)