Joint Celebrations of Asadha Purnima by Embassy of India and IBC

On the auspicious occasion of Asadha Purnima, the Embassy of India, Kathmandu, in association with the International Buddhist Confederation (IBC) held joint celebrations at the Embassy’s Swami Vivekananda Culture Center in Kathmandu on Monday.

According to a statement issued by the embassy, the celebrations were graced by  Minister of State for Culture, Civil Aviation & Tourism, Government of Nepal, Sushila Sirpali Thakuri. Representatives from various Buddhist sects and monasteries in Nepal, as well as office-bearers from the Lumbini Development Trust participated in the event. Secretary of International Buddhist Confederation (IBC), Khenpo Chimed represented IBC at the event.

The celebrations witnessed ceremonial prayers by Mahayana Sangha and Theravada Sangha, which was followed by dedication of prayers of four Buddhist Sutras. Minister of State for Culture, Civil Aviation & Tourism Thakuri stated that Buddhism was one of the bonds which have connected India and Nepal for centuries and expressed confidence that the civilization ties between India and Nepal will be strengthened in modern times by the construction of Buddhist as well as other religious circuits.

In the event, video highlights of the design and features of the upcoming India International Center for Buddhist Culture and Heritage in the Lumbini Monastic Zone was displayed at the event.

Moreover, an exhibition showcasing various Buddhist sites of religious importance in Nepal and India was also displayed on the occasion.