The Indian Himalayan Council of Nalanda Buddhist Tradition (IHCNBT) is hosting a National Seminar-cum-Workshop in Shimla, Himachal Pradesh, on January 12, 2025. The event, titled "Nalanda Buddhism in the Himalayan region of India: Emerging Trends & Development in the 21st Century," will take place at the Bar Council Hall.
The seminar will be inaugurated by Shriman Vikramaditya Singh, the Minister for Public Works Department of Himachal Pradesh. Lochen Tulku Rinpoche (Lotsawa) will preside over the event, which will also be attended by scholars, spiritual masters, and other notable figures from various monasteries in Himachal Pradesh.
The primary aim of the conference is to encourage debate, discussions, research, and cultural exchanges related to the Nalanda Buddhist tradition. It will focus on the tradition's influence, preservation, and the historical journey of great Acharyas from Nalanda to the Himalayas. The seminar will also explore the introduction of a Monastic Education Curriculum, recognized by the NIOS Education Board, to integrate modern education into monastic learning.
Buddhism has a rich history in Himachal Pradesh, dating back to the 3rd century BCE during the Mauryan Empire under Ashoka. The revival of Buddhism in the region was significantly influenced by Tibetan scholar-translator Rinchen Zangpo in the 10th century. Known as "Lotsawa" or the "Great Translator," Zangpo established 108 monasteries in the trans-Himalayan region, which are central to Vajrayana Buddhism.
The seminar aims to highlight the importance of preserving and promoting the Nalanda Tradition, which is a repository of human wisdom accumulated over thousands of years. This tradition continues to thrive and is studied worldwide, making its preservation crucial for future generations.
Nalanda Buddhism refers to the teachings and practices that originated from the ancient Nalanda University in India, which was a great center of learning for Buddhist studies.
Shimla is a beautiful hill station and the capital city of the Indian state of Himachal Pradesh, known for its pleasant weather and scenic views.
Vikramaditya Singh is an Indian politician and a minister in the government, involved in various cultural and educational initiatives.
This is an organization that works to promote and preserve the teachings and traditions of Nalanda Buddhism in the Himalayan region of India.
Rinchen Zangpo was a famous Buddhist monk and translator who played a key role in reviving Buddhism in the Himalayan region, including Himachal Pradesh.
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