Indian Embassy in Nepal Commemorates Buddha Jayanti with Cultural Festivities
Indian Embassy in Nepal celebrates Buddha Jayanti
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The Indian Embassy in Nepal celebrated Buddha Jayanti in Lumbini, collaborating with the Lumbini Development Trust and Lumbini Buddhist University. The event featured a Kathak dance performance, prayers, and a painting exhibition, highlighting the teachings of Buddha and promoting compassion and peace.
- 01Buddha Jayanti was celebrated at Lumbini, the birthplace of Lord Buddha.
- 02The event included a Kathak dance performance and prayers by monks.
- 03Lumbini Province Governor Krishna Bahadur Gharti Magar attended as Chief Guest.
- 04The Dalai Lama extended greetings, emphasizing the relevance of Buddha's teachings.
- 05The celebration aimed to promote compassion and understanding in contemporary society.
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On May 1, the Indian Embassy in Nepal celebrated Buddha Jayanti in Lumbini, collaborating with the Lumbini Development Trust and Lumbini Buddhist University. The festivities featured a Buddhism-themed Kathak dance performance led by Ms. Deepti Gupta and a musical presentation by a Nepali band headed by sarod maestro Mr. Suresh Raj Bajracharya. The event also included a painting exhibition by local school students and prayers chanted by monks from India and Nepal. Lumbini Province Governor Krishna Bahadur Gharti Magar graced the occasion as the Chief Guest. Additionally, the Tibetan spiritual leader, the Dalai Lama, extended heartfelt greetings on Buddha Purnima, which commemorates the birth, enlightenment, and parinirvana of Lord Buddha. He emphasized the enduring relevance of Buddha's teachings in promoting compassion and peace in today's world, encouraging followers to engage deeply with the teachings and apply them in their daily lives. The celebration aimed to foster a sense of community among Buddhists and promote a more peaceful world.
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The celebration promotes cultural awareness and unity among the Buddhist community, enhancing the significance of Lumbini as a spiritual destination.
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