Nalanda Tradition of Buddhism in Asia kicks off in Delhi

The event ‘Nalanda Tradition of Buddhism in Asia’ started with a press conference in which the main speakers were Geshe Dorji Damdul-Director of Tibet House Cultural Center of H.H the Dalai Lama, Benoy K Behl-Chair, Buddhist Heritage Institute of Indology, Bharatiya Vidya Bhavan and the Covenor of this event., Ms. Deepali Khanna- Member of Secretary of IGNCA. After the Press Conference, preview of the exhibition by Benoy K Behl was there for the media, followed by the seminar and inauguration by H.H Dalai Lama who gave his blessings to the gathering and also he planted seeds of Peepal Tree which the convenor brought from Nalanda University.

Quotes by the Convenor, Mr.Benoy K.Behl-“I am really thankful to IGNCA and Tibet House to be a part of this effort. In this country we have a vision of life. As a matter of fact, in ancient history there was no religion in ancient India. The concept of religion is a modern thing and a vision of life is a reality. We see the logic in Buddhism tradition, the use of logic is not in any other tradition. I hope this event will be a marker and make the world understand that we are not divided place and there is comparison and logic in it.”

About the exhibition: This exhibition is to present the Buddhist Culture from 19 countries. It is amazing to see how the heritage is travelled. These are ideas travelled without the sword of political and economical means. These are ideas that held so calmly about journey of life.

Quotes by H.H Dalai Lama-“I would like to say thanks to Benoy K Behl to promote Buddhism in whole Asia. If we talk about this institution Nalanda University, it has immense potential. Nalanda remains the top institution not in religious teachings but in academics also. Its heritage which followed Nalanda tradition has travelled later from India to Tibet, China, korea, Mangolia , some republics in Russia etc.. Over 1000 years Nalanda knowledge is intact. All my followers, monks should not accept my teachings out of faith or respect rather they should understand it and then follow my teachings. "

Geshe Dorji Damdul-Director,Tibet House Cultural Center of H.H The Dalai Lama – “Nalanda is very important Tradition which existed. Nalanda’s structure is very beautiful and most importantly what has been taught there. From 13th century Nalanda disappeared and after that H.H Dalai Lama came forward and became a celebrity figure and he proclaimed the legacy of Nalanda University. Nalanda University is very important because of the physiology, astrology, psychology, cosmology etc. which makes Nalanda a different thing.”

Quotes by Deepali Khanna-“Member Secretary of IGNCA-“ We are honored to host this event with Tibet House and Mr.Benoy K Behl. Here we are celebrating the great success of Nalanda University. IGNCA have very strong Buddhist studies and other areas of studies as well. We do a lot of research on cultural heritage of the country and it is our pleasure to host this event and having H.H Dalai Lama for the inauguration of this event.”