11/10/2016

Following the footsteps of Buddha

5th International Buddhist Conclave 2016 was organised by the Government of India, Ministry of Tourism in association with State Governments of Uttar Pradesh and Bihar. Over 300 delegates from 39 countries participated in the event which took place from October 2 to October 6, 2016. 

The main objective of the international conference was to promote and project Buddhist pilgrimage and heritage in India.


Buddhist monks, scholars, journalists, travel writers, government officials, travel agents, tour operators and other delegates from around the world were invited in the prestigious programme. The inauguration was held on New Delhi and the delegates visited Varanasi, Saranath, Nalanda, Rajgir and Bodh Gaya in Uttar Pradesh and Bihar. 

Here is a short video of my journey at International Buddhist Conclave 2016:

2 comments:

  1. wow so you were part of the conclave as well?

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  2. Yes I represented Nepal in the Conclave :)

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