Revival of Dharmarajika Stupa Celebrated with Thai Delegation in Taxila
Thai presence marks revival of old Dharmarajika Stupa
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A ceremony marking the revival of the Dharmarajika Stupa in Taxila, Pakistan, was attended by a Thai delegation, including monk Phra Anil Sakya and ambassador Rongvudhi Virabutr. The event highlighted the cultural significance of Gandhara heritage and coincided with International Vesak Day, emphasizing peace and harmony.
- 01The Dharmarajika Stupa, linked to Emperor Ashoka, was revived in a ceremony attended by Thai officials.
- 02Phra Anil Sakya emphasized the site's significance as a symbol of peace.
- 03The event coincided with International Vesak Day, celebrating the Buddha's life.
- 04Rituals included offerings that symbolize purity, wisdom, and enlightenment.
- 05The ceremony aims to strengthen cultural ties and promote religious tourism.
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The revival of the Dharmarajika Stupa in Taxila, Pakistan, was celebrated in a ceremony organized by the Punjab Archaeology Department, featuring delegations from five Southeast Asian nations, including Thailand. Notably, Phra Anil Sakya, a monk from Wat Bowonniwet Vihara in Bangkok, led prayers alongside Thailand's ambassador to Pakistan, Rongvudhi Virabutr, who symbolically planted a tree at the site. This stupa, commissioned by Emperor Ashoka and destroyed in the 5th century, serves as a reminder of Buddhism's historical spread from Gandhara across Asia. The event coincided with International Vesak Day, which commemorates the Buddha's birth, enlightenment, and passing, marking the 2,570th anniversary of his enlightenment this year. Rituals performed included offerings of incense, flowers, and rice, each carrying deep symbolic meaning. Phra Anil Sakya referred to the site as a
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The revival of the Dharmarajika Stupa can enhance cultural tourism in Taxila, attracting visitors interested in Buddhist heritage.
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