VARANASI: The International Buddhist Confederation (IBC), under the aegis of the Union Ministry of Culture will celebrate the upcoming Ashadha Purnima tomorrow (July 13) the Dharma Chakra Pravartana Divas at Mulagandha Kuti Vihara, Sarnath.

International Buddhist Confederation is hosting a grand event at Mulagandha Kuti Vihara where the Sakhyamuni's Holy relic is enshrined. This is consistent with India's historical tradition as the country where the Buddha attained enlightenment and began to turn the wheels of Dhamma and Mahaparinirvana.

Anandiben Patel, the governor of Uttar Pradesh, and Meenakashi Lekhi, the minister of state for external affairs, will also speak during the programme, which will begin with a video conference from President of India Ram Nath Kovind and Prime Minister Narendra Modi. The occasion will include participation from numerous other dignitaries, including the patriarchs of Buddhist Sanghas, illustrious Masters and Scholars from around the world, IBC chapters, and member organisations.

The "Significance of Ashadha Purnima" will be the main topic of the "Talks and Presentations."  In addition,  there will be a live example of the Nalanda Argue, in which two participants converse in Tibetan and debate one another's interpretations of the Dharma while a translator explains each participant's position. This demonstration will offer a view of the Buddhist interpretation of the Dharma, its intricacies, and its application in monasteries across the nation as a teaching tool for today's young monks.

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