A portion of the holy relics of Lord Buddha from India was on Saturday enshrined at Thimpu's distinguished monastery, Tashichhodzong, thought-about the seat of Bhutan's highest religious and political establishments.
Bhutan Prime Minister Tshering Tobgay, ministers of the Himalayan kingdom and senior Lopens of the central monastic physique joined India's Minister of Social Justice and Empowerment Virendra Kumar on the enshrinement ceremony, in response to the Indian Embassy in Thimphu.
“Heartfelt appreciation to the folks and management of Bhutan for the reverent welcome accorded to the Sacred Relics of Lord Buddha from India,” mentioned Modi, who will journey to Bhutan for a two-day go to on Tuesday.
These relics symbolise the timeless message of peace, compassion and concord, the PM mentioned on X.
The teachings of Lord Buddha are a sacred hyperlink between India and Bhutan's shared religious heritage, Modi mentioned.The holy relics of Lord Buddha have been enshrined on the Grand Kuenrey Corridor at Tashichhodzong with a conventional chipdrel procession, prayers, ceremonies and a guard of honour, the Indian Embassy in Thimpu mentioned in a submit on X.In line with the Ministry of Tradition, the relics can be enshrined for public veneration on the Kuenrey Corridor of Tashichho Dzong in Thimphu from November 8 to 18, marking a second of deep religious unity between India and Bhutan.
Situated inside the Tashichhodzong, a fortress and monastery, Grand Kuenrey is likely one of the most distinguished halls. Referred to as the ‘Piprahwa Relics of Lord Buddha', these have been enshrined on the Nationwide Museum in New Delhi.
