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..
On the occasion of the International Human Rights Day 2016 and the 6th BHARATIYA MANAV ADHIKAR SAMMAN Award Ceremony at the India Islamic Centre Auditorium- New Delhi, on the 10th of December 2016, the All India Council of Human Rights,Liberties and Social Justice -(AICHLS) along with National Council of News and Broadcasting(NCNB), Asian Human Rights Council (AHRC) , Amnesty Worldwide (AW) , Universal Mission For Peace And Harmony (UMPH) And International Institute Of Human Rights Studies (IIHRS)” presented the prestigious “Ambassador for Peace Award- ‘2016” to Most Venerable Bhikkhu Sanghasena Maha-Thera Founder President and Spiritual Director of MAHABODHI INTERNATIONAL MEDITATION CENTRE, Leh Ladakh for his outstanding contribution for Peace , Harmony , Protecting and Promoting Human Rights and service to Humanity. The award is Human Rights Council’s (AICHLS) most prestigious Human Rights Award given to Individuals/ World Peace Leaders / Business Leaders / Institutions / Organizations / Corporate, who show exceptional leadership in the fight to protect and promote Human Rights and service to humanity. The award included the coveted institutional and Prestigious International Human Rights Awards” The 6th BHARATIYA MANAV ADHIKAR SAMMAN – 2016” along with a “CERTIFICATE OF EXCELLANCE”.
Governors from various states , Human Rights Commission , Social Activists, Religious Leaders, Social NGO, Foreign Diplomat, United Nation, Ministers , Members Of Parliament , IAS , IPS, Judiciary , Advocates ,Sports, Film Industry , RWA , Journalists , Bureaucrats , Doctors, Engineers, Chartered Accountants, Law Colleges, Universities, School etc. from all over the India and Globally were the guests present for the ceremony.
Speaking on the occasion Venerable Bhikkhu Sanghasena in his short thought-provoking speech he said, “I am being a monk who is following a path of renunciation, the award does not matter much, but it will certainly matter much for all my staff, members and supporters who have been offering their dedicated service humanity through my organization for last over 35 years. With all my humility, on behalf of the people of Leh Ladakh and all my dear supporters, staff members and friends, I will accept this prestigious Award and dedicate it to all those who are committed for peace, justice and human right”. While expressing deep appreciation to the chairman and the board members of the NCNB for honoring all those who are rendering selfless service to humanity, he quoted the words from the Mahamangla Sutta- discourse of Lord Buddha “ Honoring those who are worthy of honoring brings great blessings”….
On the invitation of His Excellency, the US Ambassador to Republic of India, Mr. Richard Verma, Ven. Bhikkhu Sanghasena attended a Special Dinner hosted in the honor of the world renowned humanitarian and actor Mr. Richard Gere at the US Embassy in New Delhi on Sunday the 15th of January 2017. Many eminent guests were present for the evening including the Prime Minister of Tibetan Government in Exile, Mr. Lobsang Sangay, Pujya Swami Chidananda Saraswati Ji, Sadhvi Bhagawati Saraswati Ji, Union Minister of State for Home Affairs, Mr. Kiren Rijiju, Hon'ble Minister for Cooperative and Ladakh Affairs, (Govt. of J & K) Mr. Tsering Dorje Lakrook, among many other dignitaries. Ven. Bhikkhu Sanghasena expressed his happiness to meet Mr. Richard Gere and both shared insightful discussion wherein Mr. Richard Gere expressed his deep appreciation to “Save the Himalaya Foundation” and showed keen interest in supporting this initiative taken by Ven. Bhikkhu Sanghasena. He also promised to visit Mahabodhi Campus in Leh Ladakh during his visit to Ladakh this summer.
Ven. Sanghasena, the founding president of Mahabodhi International Meditation Center (MIMC), Leh-Ladakh, visited Gujarat on June 27 and met with influential figures in Gujarat politics regarding organising the first International Festival of Buddhist Heritage of Gujarat tentatively scheduled to be held in the month of February, 2017.
Every Sunday, the Devachan family and guests from foreign countries get together at the Prayer Hall at Mahabodhi International Meditation Centre (MIMC) to offer prayer, and for meditation and Dhamma discourse. But the Sunday on June 19 was a special one as more than 50 venerable monks from Thailand and above 30 Malaysian devotees along with guests from Germany, Italy, Austria, Japan and Singapore, also joined the Devachan family and offered prayers for world peace and later also did meditation.