By Firstdespatch Desk Nov 30, 2022
Agartala, Nov 30 (FD) Buddhist monks have unveiled the foundation stone of Dhamma Dipa International Buddhist University, the first-of-its-kind in India, at Durganagar of West Jalefa in Sabroom on Tuesday.
The Chief Monk of the World Buddhist Pope Organization in the Republic of Korea Venerable Shakya Gasan unveiled the foundation stone of the University, first Buddhist University in India’s Tripura.
Besides, a total of 25 Buddhist monks including monks from seven countries were present the foundation laying programme.
Chairman of Bahujana Hitaya Education Trust, Ven Dhammadipa and MLA Sankar Roy were also present in the programme organized by ‘Bahujana Hitaya Education Trust’ of Manubankul.
Initially, the state government gave 25 acres of land to the university - and an agreement was signed to give another 200-acre land to the university.
Speaking on the occasion, the Chief Monk from Korea said that Buddhism had a special relationship with India in the past. “Korea’s relationship with India has been further strengthened by unveiling the plaque of Dhammadipa Buddhist International University today”, he added.
MLA Shankar Roy said that the dream of this International Buddhist University is going to be a reality due to the special efforts of former Chief Minister Biplab Kumar Deb, who is the Rajha Sabha MP from the State, at present.
Chairman of Bahujana Hitaya Education Trust Dr. Dhammadipa said the construction works of the University can be started this year if the Central Government gives the required permission.
He also said, “The University will follow the guidelines of UGC of India”.
The students of different schools performed beautiful cultural programmes on the occasion.
There are only fifty thousand Buddhists in the state of Tripura mainly Uchai, Mog, and Chakma Buddhists. The Chairman sought everyone's cooperation for the successful functioning of the International Buddhist University.
This unique institution will be run by Buddhists of India. In addition to students from India, students from Myanmar (Burma), Thailand, Sri Lanka, Cambodia, Laos, Vietnam, Malaysia, Singapore, Korea, Japan will also have the opportunity to study in this university. FD PD