HT Bureau
DIPHU, May 23: The Purbanchal Mahayana Buddhists Mhanipa Association, Karbi Anglong District Committee, celebrated the 2,568th Buddha Jayanti to commemorate the birth anniversary of Lord Buddha at Lhundrup Dhechen Choeling Gonpa, 23 Miles Lama Basti, Manja, with a daylong program. The celebration coincided with the hosting of the 11th United North-East Buddhist Integration Convention. A religious procession was taken out from the venue to Manja town.
Former Member of the Autonomous Council (MAC) of Karbi Anglong Autonomous Council (KAAC) and the general secretary of the association, Chandro Tamang, said Buddha Purnima, commemorating the birth of Lord Gautama Buddha, was celebrated at Lama Basti, Manja, with a large number of devotees offering prayers. It is an important day for all followers of Lord Buddha.
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During the event, the 11th United North-East Buddhist Integration Convention was held to discuss the Buddhist religion. It also discussed the need to impart the thoughts and teachings of Lord Buddha among the youth so that they grow strong in the Buddhist belief.
Lopen Dhendup from Sikkim attended the celebration as the chief guest.
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Our Sivasagar correspondent adds: Along with the rest of the world, Buddha Purnima was observed with religious fervour at Sivasagar Buddha Behar on Thursday with a day-long program. Addressing the devotees, Vante Adarsa Saman, head priest of Sivasagar Monastery, said that respect and devotion must come from the heart. He added that one can attain a decent life through the teachings of Lord Buddha.
Vante Owacha Vikshu, from Arunachal Pradesh, presided over the sermon-giving session and said inner happiness is reflected in one’s face and eyes.
Struttams were delivered by the two Vantes before a large gathering of devotees. Manoj Kumar Borthakur, the guest speaker, said that the brutal wars in Ukraine and the Middle East are raging nonstop because Buddha’s teachings have not yet reached the hearts of those violent people.
Gopal Baruah, coordinator, Sankardev Sishi Niketans, Nazira, released the beautiful wall magazine ‘Buddhibriksha’. The poem collection written by Kalpana Phukan was released by the two Vantes.
Kiron Gogoi, the 78-year-old chief adviser of the Buddhist Mandir complex, said that MP Bijay Krishna Handique donated Rs 3.5 cr to the Buddha Mandir Reconstruction Project, which is near completion. The gathering was addressed by Manoj Kumar Borthakur, Sishuram Chutia, and Somesh Deka.
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Our Margherita correspondent adds: Along with the rest of the world, Margherita Buddha Vihar celebrates the 2568th Buddha Jayanti at its premises with huge enthusiasm and gaiety.
The program started with the hoisting of the World Buddhist flag by Gyanowada Bhikkhu, the head monk of Margherita Buddha Vihar, followed by Buddha Puja, Sangha Daan, and Panchsheel.
The head monk of Margherita Buddha Vihar, Gyanowada Bhikkhu, said that like the rest of the world, Buddha Purnima/Buddha Jayanti was celebrated at Margherita Buddha Vihar, where people from all over Tinsukia district attended.
Gyanowada Bhikkhu said that Gautam Buddha’s birth, enlightenment, and nirvana fall on the same date, which is celebrated as Buddha Purnima/Buddha Jayanti across the world.
In the evening, more than 1000 candles were illuminated at the compound of Margherita Buddha Vihar to spread Gautam Buddha’s message of non-violence, world peace, brotherhood, humanity, and compassion.
