Source: UNI (United News of India)
Patna, Jan. 25 -- More than 350 Buddhist scholars and monks from across the world will participate in the two-day 'International Buddhist Conclave' early next month to discuss various aspects of Buddhism and its relevance in the present day world. Being held for the first time at Nalanda, the site of the ruins of over 1,000 years old Nalanda university and the Buddhist culture, situated about 150 km from here, on February six and seven, the conclave would be attended by scholars of more than 50 countries where Buddhism is being followed with great enthusiasm. Among the participating countries are Sri Lanka, Thailand, Myanmar, China, Japan, Hong Kong, Singapore, Australia, The USA, The Philippines, Mauritius, South Africa, Bazil and Mexico, the Bihar State Tourism Department sources said here today.
Highlighting the importance of the global event, the sources said, apart from discussing the present day relevance of Buddhist culture and its growing effect on the minds of the people a number of related seminars and cultural programmes would also be held simultaneously. A number of international tour operators were also expected to participate in the event to discuss ways and means to attract more tourists in the increasingly popular Buddhist circuit comprising Gaya, Bodhgaya, Nalanda, Rajgir and Vaishali within the state.
Meanwhile, the preparations for holding such a mega international event near the famous ruins was on in full swing, the sources said. Chief minister Nitish Kumar would inaugurate the Conclave, while Governor Devanand Konwar was likely to be present on the concluding day, the sources added. More than 350 Buddhist scholars and monks from across the world will participate in the two-day 'International Buddhist Conclave' early next month to discuss various aspects of Buddhism and its relevance in the present day world. Being held for the first time at Nalanda, the site of the ruins of over 1,000 years old Nalanda university and the Buddhist culture, situated about 150 km from here, on February six and seven, the conclave would be attended by scholars of more than 50 countries where Buddhism is being followed with great enthusiasm. Among the participating countries are Sri Lanka, Thailand, Myanmar, China, Japan, Hong Kong, Singapore, Australia, The USA, The Philippines, Mauritius, South Africa, Bazil and Mexico, the Bihar State Tourism Department sources said here today.
Highlighting the importance of the global event, the sources said, apart from discussing the present day relevance of Buddhist culture and its growing effect on the minds of the people a number of related seminars and cultural programmes would also be held simultaneously. A number of international tour operators were also expected to participate in the event to discuss ways and means to attract more tourists in the increasingly popular Buddhist circuit comprising Gaya, Bodhgaya, Nalanda, Rajgir and Vaishali within the state. Meanwhile, the preparations for holding such a mega international event near the famous ruins was on in full swing, the sources said. Chief minister Nitish Kumar would inaugurate the Conclave, while Governor Devanand Konwar was likely to be present on the concluding day, the sources added.Published by HT Syndication with permission from United News of India.
Meanwhile, the preparations for holding such a mega international event near the famous ruins was on in full swing, the sources said. Chief minister Nitish Kumar would inaugurate the Conclave, while Governor Devanand Konwar was likely to be present on the concluding day, the sources added. More than 350 Buddhist scholars and monks from across the world will participate in the two-day 'International Buddhist Conclave' early next month to discuss various aspects of Buddhism and its relevance in the present day world. Being held for the first time at Nalanda, the site of the ruins of over 1,000 years old Nalanda university and the Buddhist culture, situated about 150 km from here, on February six and seven, the conclave would be attended by scholars of more than 50 countries where Buddhism is being followed with great enthusiasm. Among the participating countries are Sri Lanka, Thailand, Myanmar, China, Japan, Hong Kong, Singapore, Australia, The USA, The Philippines, Mauritius, South Africa, Bazil and Mexico, the Bihar State Tourism Department sources said here today.
Highlighting the importance of the global event, the sources said, apart from discussing the present day relevance of Buddhist culture and its growing effect on the minds of the people a number of related seminars and cultural programmes would also be held simultaneously. A number of international tour operators were also expected to participate in the event to discuss ways and means to attract more tourists in the increasingly popular Buddhist circuit comprising Gaya, Bodhgaya, Nalanda, Rajgir and Vaishali within the state. Meanwhile, the preparations for holding such a mega international event near the famous ruins was on in full swing, the sources said. Chief minister Nitish Kumar would inaugurate the Conclave, while Governor Devanand Konwar was likely to be present on the concluding day, the sources added.Published by HT Syndication with permission from United News of India.
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