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  • Aug 28, 2024
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“CONFERENCE CELEBRATES GURU PADMASAMBHAVA’S LIFE AND LEGACY”

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The International Buddhist Confederation is web hosting a -day conference in Nalanda on Guru Padmasambhava’s lifestyles and legacy, that specialize in his teachings, cultural effect, and modern-day relevance.

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Highlights of International Buddhist Conference on Guru Padmasambhava:

Event Overview:

  • Date&Location: The International Buddhist Confederation, in collaboration with Nava Nalanda Mahavihara, will host a two-day convention on August 28-29, 2024, at Nalanda, Bihar.
  • Purpose: The conference will explore the lifestyles and legacy of Guru Padmasambhava, also known as Guru Rinpoche, who lived in the eighth century and is celebrated for spreading Buddha Dhamma across the Himalayan region.

Dignitaries:

  • Chief Guest: Shri Rajendra Vishwanath Arlekar, Governor of Bihar.
  • Guests of Honour: Most Ven. Khenpo Chimed, Vice Chairman of the Lumbini Development Trust, Nepal, and Most Ven. Khenpo Ugyen Namgyel, Secretary/Chief Monk of the Royal Bhutan Temple, Bhutan.

Focus and Themes:

  • Guru Padmasambhava: Also referred to as Guru Rinpoche, respected for spreading Buddha Dhamma throughout the Himalayan area inside the 8th century.

Key Themes:

  • Biographical Insights and Mythology: Exploration of Guru Padmasambhava’s life and legends.
  • Teachings of Vajrayana Buddha Dhamma: Discussion on Vajrayana teachings and Tantric practices.
  • Cultural and Artistic Contributions: Examination of his have an impact on on artwork, track, dance, and folklore.
  • Travels and Regional Impact: Analysis of his travels and their results on diverse areas.
  • Legacy and Contemporary Relevance: Evaluation of his lasting effect and relevance today.

Objectives:

  • Celebrate Guru Padmasambhava’s legacy via manuscripts, relics, paintings, and monuments.
  • Gain insights into his model of teachings to local cultures and traditions, enhancing the assimilation of Buddha Dhamma.
About Guru Padmasambhava:

  • Historical Figure: Guru Padmasambhava, born in 8th century India, unfold Buddhism throughout the Himalayan vicinity.
  • Reverence in Bhutan: Highly revered in Bhutan; depicted in homes and temples.
  • Titles: Known as Guru Rinpoche and seemed as a “2nd Buddha” in Tibetan Buddhism.
  • Cultural Impact: Venerated in Tibet, Nepal, Bhutan, Himalayan states of India, and beyond.
  • Tradition Founder: Founder of the Nyingma culture, the oldest of the 4 essential Tibetan Buddhism colleges.