Nava Nalanda Mahavihara (Deemed University),
Nalanda in Collaboration with the Light of the Buddha Dhamma Foundation International (LBDFI)
organized 5th Dhamma Walk from Jeṭhian to Rājgir
on 13th December, 2018. Objective of the Dhamma Walk was to facilitate
awareness generation towards the 15km Jeṭhian - Rājgir Buddha
trail. More than 2000 Venerable monks, nuns and laity from 15
countries participated in the Dhamma Walk.The 15km walk along the footsteps of the Buddha concluded at Veḷuvana, Rajgir.
Community of Jethian offered Saṅghadāna (food-offering to ven. monks and nuns) to the
participating monks, nun and laity. This was 4th Saṅghadāna offered by the community. More
than 600 Venerable monks and nuns from India, Thailand, Srilanka, Vietnam,
Cambodia, Myanmar, Laos, Nepal, Indonesia, Malaysia, Japan and Taiwan with
their alms bowl in their hands walked in the streets of the Jeṭhian village and
collected food.
After the Saṅghadāna, the monks and nuns gathered for the inaugural
session of the Dhamma Walk. As in previous years, this consisted of addresses
from the various organizers and important dignitaries. Inaugural address was
given by Prof. Baidyanath Labh, VC, Nava Nalanda Mahavihara). Ven. Lama Lobzang
(President, IBC), and Dr. Ravindra Panth, former director, NNM also shared their
views on the occasion. Ms. Wangmo Dixey (Executive Secretary, LBDFI) gave the
thanking note.
More than 100 members of Angel Yoga Group, Nalanda under leadership of Shri Jai Singh participated in the Walk. The members of the Yoga group cleaned up litter off the Buddha Path trail.
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Ven. Monk and Nuns queued up for Saṇghadāna
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village girls offering Saṇghadāna
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| Assembly of the 5th Dhamma Walk |
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| Important dignitaries on Dais |
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| Villagers offering Khadda and welcoming the important guests |
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| Vice Chancellor, NNM giving his inaugural address |
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| Participants Walking the Buddha Trail |
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| Angel Yoga team engaged in cleaning up the trash |
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| Wife of Mukhiya Ji, Shri Sadhu Sharan ji expired on the same morning (13th December). Venerable Sangha offering prayers for the departed soul. |
