Bhubaneswar, Oct 29 (PTI) The 45th foundation day ofDhauli Peace Pagoda here was celebrated by Kalinga NipponBuddha Sangha today in the presence of a host of dignitariesincluding monks from different countries.
A number of monks had come all the way from Japan,America, England, Thailand and Nepal to join the event.
A book entitled "Dhauli Past and Present" authored byDr Bimalendu Mohanty was released by the dignitaries on thisoccasion.
BJD leader and MP, Dr Prasanna Patasani, who joinedthe function as chief guest, said the state government hasbeen giving considerable importance for the development ofBuddhist destinations in Odisha.
Dhauligiri, a major tourist destination and one of thehistorical places where Emperor Asoka took the path ofnon-violence preached by Lord Budhha after the Kalinga worldwar is always been in priority, he said.
Besides Patasani, Dr Achyuta Samanta, Founder of KIITand KIIS and Founder International Centre for Buddhist Studiesand Research, Rev T Okonogi, Chief Monk, Rajgir, Rev M Asai,Chief Monk, Wardha and K Yoda, Chief Monk, Dhauli also gracedthe occasion. PTI SKNRG.
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