Dalai Lama to address Global Buddhist meet in Aurangabad

Tibetan spiritual leader, the Dalai Lama, will deliver two lectures at the three-day Global Buddhist Congregation to be held in Aurangabad from Friday. The event will take place between November 22 and 24. "The Dalai Lama will be in Aurangabad for two days and will deliver two sessions at the Buddhist Congregation," monk Sadanand Mahasthivir Mahathero, president of All India Bhikkhu Sangh, told reporters in Aurangabad on Wednesday. "The Dalai Lama will give a special talk at Chauka in the city on Saturday for monks residing in Lokuttara Mahavihar. On Sunday, he will deliver a lecture at the People's Education Society (PES) ground, which is open for all," he added. The inaugural ceremony will take place in the presence of Mahanayaka Thero from Sri Lanka. READ | US Cong Commends Dalai Lama For His Commitment To Global Peace Lectures and sessions on various topics related to Buddhism will be held during the event. Talking to reporters, chief organiser of the event and development commissioner of the state Industries Department, Dr Harshdeep Kamble, said, "Talks on relevance of Buddhism in modern world, Buddhist culture and way of life, revival and strengthening of Buddhism, Buddhism for youth will be held. It will also have other cultural events." "Buddhist monks and followers of the religion from across the globe will attend the meet. We expect a footfall of 1 lakh people in three days," he added. READ | China Asserts Its Approval For Choosing Dalai Lama's Successor READ | Tibetian Parliament Passes Resolution On 'reincarnation Of Dalai Lama'

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Dalai Lama to address Global Buddhist meet in Aurangabad

Tibetan spiritual leader, the Dalai Lama, will deliver two lectures at the three-day Global Buddhist Congregation to be held in Aurangabad from Friday.

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