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.
In any discussion with Americans, especially Christians, about death and afterlife I find it difficult to bring up the subject of reincarnation. They neither understand nor believe in the concept.
The holy relics of Lord Buddha sent from India enshrined at the famous Buddhist temple Tam Chuc Pagoda in Ha Nam province of Vietnam witnessed a large number of devotees on Tuesday who lined up from early morning to worship pay their respects amidst the sacred atmosphere.
Earlier this week, the Indian Embassy in Vietnam shared information on relics of Lord Buddha and upcoming projects with the local media.
Himachal Pradesh Chief Minister has called upon citizens to adopt the teachings of Lord Buddha in their daily lives to promote peace, compassion, and harmony in society.
The two great men shook the world by their ideas and deeds, and lived their lives for others on this very land, twenty-five centuries apart.
