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Buddhist literature mentions that Venerable
Sāriputta, Venerable Mahā Moggallāna and Venerable Mahākassapa the three
prominent disciples of the Buddha were from neighboring villages of Rājagriha
(now Rājgir). In order to pay Dhamma tribute
to the Buddha and his prominent disciples Nava Nalanda Mahavihara since year 2010
has been organizing events at the places associated with these prominent
disciples. Pali sources mention that Venerable Sāriputta attained parinirvāṇa
(parinibbāna (p)) on Kārtika Pūrṇimā (full moon day- October-November) at
his native village Nālagāmaka
near Rājagriha. Nava Nalanda Mahavihara in collaboration with
District Administration, Nalanda and Bodh Gaya Temple Management Committee
(BTMC) has been organizing Sāriputta World Peace Walk on eve of Kartikā Pūrṇimā
each year since 2010. This
year Sāriputta World Peace Walk was held on 16th November (eve
of Kartikā Pūrṇimā) at base of Giriyak Hill, Rājgir. Venerable Bhikkhu Saṅgha, important dignitaries, community of Nalanda and
staff and students of NNM participated in the Walk.
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| Testing the mike!!....Local children before the event began |
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| Participants at the base of the Giryak Hill |
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| Ven. Bhikkhu Sangha |
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| Dr. Panth, Director, Nava Nalanda Mahvihara |
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| Dr Hrisikesh Saran recollecting contributions of Ven Sariputta |
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| A group picture of the participants |
