Abhidhamma Divas celebrated on Sharada Purnima at Gautam Buddha University
Abhidhamma is the most important thing in any religion because if someone studies the Abhidhamma, he/she will understand what I am, where I am, what I have to do.
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New Delhi, Oct 10: International Buddhist Confederation (IBU) in collaboration with Gautam Buddha University (GBU) had organized the International Abhidhamma Divas on the full moon day of Sharada Purnima on Sunday (Oct 9) at the university in Greater Noida. The event began with the lighting of lamp and offering flowers to the Buddha statue by the Chief Guest and other dignitaries.
Dr Ashin Nanissara (Sitagu Sayadaw), Chancellor, Sitagu International Buddhist Academies, Myanmar was the Chief Guest at the event. He said in his inaugural address that, "I am very happy to share my knowledge this morning on how to study the Abhidhamma. Abhidhamma is the most important thing in any religion because if someone studies the Abhidhamma, he/she will understand what I am, where I am, what I have to do. He or she will have to understand."
Dr Dhammapiya, Secretary General, the International Buddhist Confederation said: "Our Prime Minister of India Narendra Modi used to emphasize on various occasions the teaching of the Buddha and the message of peace and harmony. He used to say that India has given to the world a message of peace, the Buddha, the symbol of global peace and the teachings of the Buddha is a message for unity and harmony." During the event, Buddhist monks presented Dhammasangani Matika Path which created a spiritual atmosphere all around.
A book titled 'Recent Development in the Studies of Abhidhamma in India', was also launched during the event. Eminent monks from Sri Lanka, Myanmar, Nepal, Bhutan, ambassadors based in India and other diplomats representing various countries also took part in the Abhidhamma Divas celebrations at GBU, Noida.