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LORD BUDDHA FOR WORLD PEACE
Buddha Statues Presentation Ceremony
In Memory of
Most ven. Dr. Acharya Buddharakkhita Bada Bhanteji
Founder, Mahabodhi Institutions
Founder
of numerous social welfare organizations. Born 1922, Imphal,
Manipur State, India, educated Institute of Engineering
Technology, Calcutta. World War II: service as Officer.
1946-48: Ramakrishna monk. 1949: bhikkhu ordination.1949-52:
Buddhist studies in Sri Lanka. 1952-55: Buddhist studies
in Burma under Mahasi Sayadaw. Editorial board, Tipitaka
Translation, 6th Buddhist Synod, Burma. 1955-6: taught
at Nalanda Postgraduate Institute. 1956: founded Maha
Bodhi Society, Bangalore. Later founded: International
Meditation Centre, school for indigent Buddhist boys,
Buddha Vachana Publishers and Tripitaka Press, Maitri
Mandala, Mahabodhi Burns & Casualty Centre (Bangalore),
Institute of Buddhology & Pali Studies (Mysore), Artificial
Limb Centre (Bangalore), Arogya Centre, etc. 1980: has
taught and conducted retreats in UK and USA. Publications
including over 50 books.
On: 10-08-2014 Sunday 10:30 a.m.
At: Freedom Park Ground, Gandhinagar,
14, Kalidasa Road, Gandhinagar, Bengaluru - 5660009, India
Tel: 080-22250684, Fax: 080-41148440
Email: info@mahabodhi.info
Hatred is never removed by hatred in this world. Only by non-hatred, maitri, hatred is removed.
Only love brings peace and happiness.
to attend this auspicious occasion
Ven. Kassapa Maha Thero
President and Members
Maha Bodhi Society, Bengaluru
Secretary - Wat Thai,
Buddhagaya
Venerable Phra Thepbodhivides Veerayutdho
Chief Abbot - Royal Thai Monastery, Buddhagaya
Will Inaugurate the Ceremony
Venerable Ananda Bhante
Gen.-Secretary, Maha Bodhi Society, Bengaluru
Will Preside
In the presence of Venerable Monks
Venerable Saddhatissa Maha Thero
Mah Bodhi Society, Bhuvaneshwar, Orissa
Venerable Ottawa Sayadaw
Indo-Burma Friendship Society, Chennai
Venerable Bhikku Buddhapriya Bhante
Mahabodhi International Yogi Meditation Centre, Hubli
Venerable Bhikku Vinayarakkhita
Lokaratna Buddha Vihara, Bengaluru
Venerable Mahanama Thero
Maha Bodhi Society, Chennai
Venerable Khemacara Thero
Acharya Nagarjuna University, Vijayawada
Venerable Ariyawamsa Thero
Lumbini, Nepal
Sri.K. Siddharamaiah,
Honourable Chief Minister of Karnataka
Presentation of Certificates to Buddhist Centers
H.E.Mr.Chalit Manitykul
Ambassador of Thailand to India
Release of Website of
Mahabodhi Centre for Theravada Buddhist Studies
Sri.V.Srinivas Prasad
Honourable Minister of Revenue, Karnataka
Release of Prospectus of MBCTBS
Dr.H.C.Mahadevappa,
Honourable Minister for Public Works, Karnataka
Release of Buddhist Perspective book
Sri. H.Anjeneya
Honourable Minister of Social Welfare, Karnataka
Release of Kannad Dhammapada Book
Sri.Dinesh Gundu Rao
Honourable Minister for Food and Civil Supplies, Karnataka
Release of English Dhammapada Book
Sri. P.C.Mohan
Honourable Member of Parliament, Bengaluru Central
Guest: Shri Gollapalli Surya Rao, MLA, Former Minister, Andhra Pradesh
PROGRAM
9:30 AM - Gathering at Loka Shanti Buddha Vihara and offerings to the Monks
10:00 AM - Sanghadana to the Monks - Lunch
11AM - The Bhikku Sangha proceeds to the function
11:30AM - Pragram begins with Puja
Welcome and Introduction by Ven. Ananda Bhante
Gift of Statues - Speech by Ven. Parasandee Phra Maha Nipon,
Tisarana and Pancasila Undrtaking
Statue Donation Ceremony and Dhamma Talk by the Chief Abbot, Wat Thai
Inauguration of Presentation Ceremony by the Hon’ble Chief Minister
Offering of Buddha Statues by Ven. Monks and Dignitaries
Speeches by Honourable Guests
Presentation of Statues to different Buddhist centers
Vote of Thanks
2:00 PM - Lunch
Representatives from Different Religions will grace the Occasion
2600 years ago Bhagawan Buddha got Awakened with Awareness. For 45 years
Bhagawan travelled by foot in Jambudvipa and proclaimed the great teachings
without any discrimination of caste, creed, gender, rich or poor, high or low.
He gave the Light of Dhamma to everyone alike. The essence of his
teachings is peace and happiness of all beings in the Universe. This goal is
possible and he taught the way how through individual peace one can
contribute to the world peace. This non-violent and compassionate Master’s
Teachings have been given solace to crores of people.
Today there is violence all around. Destruction is dancing.
There is no Peace. ‘Let the Light of Peace arise in each and
everyone. May all wars end!’ With this goal the Maha Bodhi
Society, Bengaluru, founded by Ven. Dr. Acharya
Budharakkhita Bhanteji about 60 years back, is serving the
cause of Buddha Sasana in this country. The Maha Bodhi Society,
Bengaluru and the Royal Thai Monastery, Buddhagaya are
jointly distributing 100 World - Peace Buddha Statues in Southern
part of the country, which is part of 2600 Statues Donation Program.
CONTRIBUTE GENEROUSLY TO THIS CELEBRATION
Please Visit:http://www.buddhanet.info/wbd/province.php?province_id=317
http://www.mashpedia.com/Maha_Bodhi_Society
6 PM β Kannada Play Presented by Goutami Foundation, Mandya
DEVANAMPRIYA ASHOKA
Script - Dr.M.Byregowda, Direction: N.Shivalingaiah