Buddhavanam marks Dhamma Vijaya with call for equality, education

Renowned student of Pali and Sanskrit, Mahesh Deokar emphasised that Buddhism is not conscionable a religion, but a mode of beingness that offers a transformative way to equality, compassion, and righteousness.

Speaking astatine the Dhamma Vijaya celebrations held astatine Buddhavanam, Nagarjunasagar connected Tuesday, Prof. Deokar highlighted the humanities value of Dhamma Vijaya, marking the time Emperor Ashoka embraced Buddhism, and aboriginal inspired Dr. B.R. Ambedkar to follow its teachings.

During the event, Deokar urged for the constitution of an acquisition centre astatine Buddhavanam to propagate Buddha’s teachings. Mahatma Gandhi University Vice-Chancellor, Altaf Hussain, described Buddhavanam arsenic a aboriginal landmark for Telangana and a planetary hub for bid and Dhamma studies. He assured that efforts would beryllium made towards introducing certification programs successful Buddhist education.

Secretary of Hyderabad Reddy Women’s College, Mutyam Reddy, echoed the request for a government-supported Buddhist survey centre.

Special Officer Mallepalli Laxmaiah, who presided implicit the event, traced the travel of Buddha Dhamma into Telangana and announced ongoing efforts to make a integer depository astatine Buddhavanam.