Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Sunday emphasised the significance of Lord Buddha's teachings, given the times of global tensions and conflicts, and said that these thoughts inspire people to bring peace into their lives, adopt compassion and move forward with balance.
The Sacred Buddha Relics exposition is scheduled to be held from May 1 to May 15.
The ceremonial departure took place at Bandaranaike International Airport in the presence of Sri Lankan Ministers and the High Commissioner of India to Sri Lanka.
The project, spread over nearly 11 hectares and being implemented at a cost of ₹22.93 crore, is expected to be completed by December 2026. It aims to transform Kaushambi into a prominent destination for spiritual tourism.
"PM Narendra Modi joined His Majesty the King of Bhutan and sought blessings from the Holy Relics of Lord Buddha. Accompanied by chants by Monks, they prayed to the Holy Relics," the Ministry of External Affairs (MEA) posted on X.
Prime Minister Narendra Modi Sunday expressed heartfelt appreciation for the warm reception accorded to the Sacred Relics of Lord Buddha, brought recently from India to Bhutan, highlighting their deep spiritual significance as a symbol of peace, compassion, and harmony linking the two nations.
On this occasion, a historic agreement was reached between Buddhists from India and Russia, signing a cooperation agreement between the Central Spiritual Administration of Kalmyk Buddhists and the International Buddhist Confederation.
Buddhist monks expressed their gratitude to Prime Minister Narendra Modi for organizing an exhibition of the sacred Piprahwa (Kapilvastu) relics of Lord Buddha in (Kalmykia), Russia, and for giving Deputy Chief Minister Keshav Prasad Maurya the opportunity to lead the Indian delegation.
Uttar Pradesh, where Lord Buddha attained Mahaparinirvana and gave his first sermon, has once again emerged as a focal point of global Buddhist heritage.
Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Wednesday hailed the return of the sacred Piprahwa relics of Lord Buddha to India after 127 long years, calling it a proud and joyous moment for the nation’s rich cultural heritage.
