Devotees gather for day-long program, united in messages of peace & compassion HT Bureau DIPHU, May 23: The Purbanchal Mahayana Buddhists Mhanipa Association, Karbi Anglong District Committee, celebrated the 2,568th Buddha Jayanti to commemorate the birth anniversary of Lord Buddha at Lhundrup Dhechen Choeling Gonpa, 23 Miles Lama Basti, Manja, with a daylong program. The celebration coincided with the hosting of the 11th United North-East Buddhist Integration Convention. A religious procession was taken out from the venue to Manja town.
Former Member of the Autonomous Council (MAC) of Karbi Anglong Autonomous Council (KAAC) and the general secretary of the association, Chandro Tamang, said Buddha Purnima, commemorating the birth of Lord Gautama Buddha, was celebrated at Lama Basti, Manja, with a large number of devotees offering prayers. It is an important day for all followers of Lord Buddha. During the event, the 11th United North-East Buddhist Integration Convention was held to discuss the Buddhist religion.
It also discussed the need to impart the thoughts and teachings of Lord Buddha among the youth so that they grow strong in the Buddhist belief. Lopen Dhendup from Sikkim attended the celebration as the chief guest. Our Sivasagar correspondent adds: Along with the rest of the world, Buddha Purnima was observed with religious fervour at Sivasagar Buddha Behar on Thursday with a day-long program.
Addressing the devotees, Vante Adarsa Saman, head priest of Sivasagar Monas.
