Page 64 - MANN KI BAAT ENGLISH
P. 64
The Sacred Link: Buddhism
Connecting India and the World
of monasteries and pagodas
(temples), their art and culture,
associated with exchanges with
Indian monks and travellers for
more than a millenia or two.
India is often viewed by people
as the Land of Lord Buddha and
the Sacred Relics from India
Sandeep Arya, IFS
become an embodiment of the
Ambassador, Embassy of India,
connection with Lord Buddha
Vietnam
and India for the people across
countries.
The exposition of Sacred
Buddha Relics from India visited
Vietnam from 2 May – 2
nd
nd
June, 2025 on the request of the
India’s Buddhist connections Vietnam Buddhist Sangha and
represent important historical, the Government of Vietnam.
spiritual and people- level ties These visiting Relics were found
with various countries, which by the Archaeological Survey of
foster India’s external relations. India in 1929 in a large Stupa at
Apart from the Four Noble Nagarjunakonda, Guntur District,
Truths and the Eightfold Path Andhra Pradesh. In December
enunciated by Lord Buddha, 1932, these Relics were presented
these Buddhist linkages are to Maha Bodhi Society of India
part of folklore and legends to be enshrined at Sarnath,
in these countries, the history which is revered widely as the
64
64
64
