The signing ceremony of the Memorandum of Understanding between Mahabodhi International Meditation Centre (MIMC), Leh & International Buddhist Confederation (IBC) was held on the 27th of January 2017 at the Hotel Claridges, New Delhi. The MoU was signed by Ven. Sanghasena Bhikkhu the Founder President and Spiritual & Ven. Lama Lobzang, Secretary General of MIMC and IBC respectively. The purpose of this agreement is to promote national and international cooperation in the field of Buddhist learning, practice and pilgrimage and wisdom. Besides, the two organizations shall also endeavour to cooperate in many activities including research in Buddhist Heritage in Asia particularly in India, addressing common issues and global concern, engaging in interfaith dialogue and exchanges, identification, conservation and preservation of Buddhist practices, traditions and Buddhist Heritage sites and relics worldwide and exchanging of academic materials and promotion of humanitarian activities etc.
Most Ven. Bhikkhu Sanghasena met the notable Nobel Peace Laureate Sh. Kailash Satyarthi on the 27th of January Ven. Bhikkhu Sanghasena extended an invitation to Sh. Kailash Satyarthi to grace and participate in the Mahakaruna Day - Compassaon 2017 event being organized by MAHABODHI INTERNATIONAL MEDITATION CENTRE(MIMC), Leh, Ladakh in New Delhi on the 4th of February 2017. During the meeting, the two visionaries shared about the various humanitarian activities and ground-breaking projects initiated at each other’s spheres. Ven. Bhikkhu Sanghasena also briefed Sh. Kailash Satyarthi about the various humanitarian activities undertaken by MIMC at Leh Ladakh and beyond Himalaya and his recent ventures on globalization of Compassion for children. Realising the fact that the two have been working on similar objectives, mission and vision ever since conceptualization, visualization and materialization, the two have decided to join hands and work together in the future for the propagation of Globalisation of Compassion in Action for the benefit of the needy and underserved section of the society, especially the deserving children. Ven. Bhikkhu Sanghasena also appreciated Sh. Kailash Satyarthi for his outstanding work and congratulated him for well-deserved acknowledgement and recognition received by him.
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The 2017 Mahakaruna Day was inaugurated in the beautiful Ashram of SGVP Gurukul Parivar in Ahmedabad by His Holiness Acharya Dr. Lokesh Muni and honourable minister. All religious leaders from different faith including Ven. Monks from Thailand and respected politician and the large number of people had joined the celebration. The honorable minister and all the distinguish speaker highly praise to Ven. Bhikkhu Sanghasena who had initiated this most urgently needed MahaKaruna (compassion in Action) to promote harmony peace and good understanding among the people. The students from Mahabodhi Residential School also presented a mesmerizing cultural performances on the Mahakaruna Day. On this occasion the student from SGVP International School also presented beautiful cultural performances. Earlier the MIMC students had a wonderful cultural exchange programme with the student of #SGVP. Our student also received certificate from the SGVP School for their Participation in the 10 day Long Cultural Exchange Program. The Students were also invited to Divyapath School, Mahatma Gandhi international school and Indus University. They also visited Idar town of Gujarat where Ven. Bhikkhu Sanghasena gave an inspiring Dhamma talk to devotees, the Student also presented beautiful culture performances. Ven. Bhikkhu Sanghasena and the whole team expressed their heartfelt thanks and gratitude to Swami Mahavpriyadasji- The founder president of #SGVP, Swami Ramji and all the staff and member of SGVP for their unconditional love and support in making this Mahakaruna Day event a Grand Success.
Along with the rest part of the country, the 68th Republic Day was celebrated at the historic polo-ground Leh with patriotic feeling and cultural displays. The Chief Executive Councillor CEC, Ladakh Autonomous Hill Development Council (LAHDC) Leh, Dr. Sonam Dawa unfurled the tricolor and took salute at an impressive parade presented by parade contingents of police, paramilitary forces and school children where many people drawn from all walks of life to attended the main function braving biting cold.
Tableaux by Information Department & Cultural Academy Leh, Health, Rural Development Departments and Municipal Committee Leh showcasing the rich cultural heritage of Ladakh and government schemes like MGNREGA and Swacch Bharat Abhiyan were also presented.. Our school student’s Band Group and March Past group also participated and as usual bagged 3rd Prize making all of us proud… Congratulations....
This was a brief report of the various humanitarian and spiritual activities done by MIMC. I hope you will have some time to go through the Newsletter and will be impressed by the good work done at MIMC Ladakh.
We would like to thank you all for your gracious support.
May you all be well and happy.
30 Students and 2 nuns from MAHABODHI INTERNATIONAL MEDITATION CENTRE, Leh-Ladakh founded by Ven. Bhikkhu Sanghasena Visited SGVP Gurukul Parivar Gurukul School
A warm welcome and reception at the morning assembly by Sh. Jaydev Sinh Songara, the Executive Director of SGVP International School, Sh. Arjun Acharya, Principal DSM, Ms. Sunita Singh, the Principal of SGVP International School, teacher and students of SGVP international school. There was a Cultural exchange during the programme in which the children’s from Ladakh presented a traditional dance in their traditional dresses and school uniforms.
Two close friends Ven. Bhikkhu Sanghasena the founder of MAHABODHI INTERNATIONAL MEDITATION CENTRE and H.H Swami Shastri Shree Madhavpriyadasji Maharaj, the founder of SGVP Gurukul Parivar had earlier discussed about this students exchange program during their various meetings at interfaith conferences on world peace, brotherhood and Karuna-Compassion.
The Gurukul children's and children's from Ladakh had some memorable Interactions and experience-sharing about their daily activities and classes. The students were impressed with all the different facilities such as the smart class, AC hostel, swimming pool, etc.
The students will be visiting the various educational complexes of SGVP Gurukul and historical places around Ahmedabad during their 10-day stay.
Mahabodhi Residential School Principal Tsewang Dolma said that along with moral values in our school curriculum we also provide the students with spiritual education.
We don’t see any fear in us even though we live near the border of Pakistan and China. For we love India. We are proud of our country's heritage of Indian traditions and culture.
She thanked HH. Swami Shastri Shree Madhavpriyadasji for this chance of student exchange programs like this . The various arrangements of the students is taken care by Mr. Hemal Pandya with the blessings of Swamiji..
