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H.H. 17th Karmapa activities Nov, 2005
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November 24 to 27, 2005: Gyalwa Karmapa in Uttar Pradesh, India
On July 2005, Dr. B.R. Ambedkar Samaj Sudhar Samiti invited His Holiness 17th Gyalwa Karmapa Trinley Thaye Dorje for installations of Lord Buddha's Statue at five Buddha Viharas in Uttar Pradesh. According to invitation His Holiness visited Agra, Etah and Kannauj Districts of Uttar Pradesh from November 24 to 27, 2005.
At all the Viharas His Holiness expressed happiness and thanked the organizer for facilitating meeting the followers and devotees of Dr. B.R. Ambedkar. His Holiness advised that Buddha Dharma's message of compassion and equality could overcome suffering and ensure peace for all living beings.
November 24, 2005:
Inauguration of Buddha Vihara in AgraHis Holiness was received at Sikandra around 11 a.m. by the organizers and taken to Agra in procession. About 20 Motor Cycle riders carrying dharma flags led the procession followed by Motor Cade. As he alighted from the car and proceed to the Vihara there was shower of flower petals. His Holiness was welcomed by Shri Anil Soni, General Secretary, Zila Panchayat, Smt. Sonu Devi, Councilor City Corporation, area MLA/MLC, Sarpanch, group of Bhikshus and a large number of devotees.
In the afternoon His Holiness was taken around the World Heritage Taj Mahal by Shri Tiwari of the Archaeological Survey of India.
November 25, 2005:
Inauguration of Buddha Vihara in Narow Jelisar, Etah DistrictThe Chief Organizer of the Ambedker Samita accompanied His Holiness at the Vihara which was named "Karmapa Buddha Vihara". Souring reception was accorded to His Holiness. Among those present were District President BSP and General Secretary of the Samiti.
November 26, 2005:
Inauguration of Buddha Vihara in Sardi Meeva, Kannauj DistrictNext itinerary was Vihara in Sardi Meeva village 62 km. away from Etah in Kannauj district. His Holiness was reached there in the afternoon and received by Shri Khushi Ram, Chairman and other members of organizing committee, Shri TM Kumar and Shri Pooram Mal of Smiti Headquarters from New Delhi. Group of Bhikshu and a large number of devotees which includes persons of other religions.
November 26, 2005:
Inauguration of Buddha Vihara in Kewal Ka Nagla, Etah DistrictThe last Vihara to be inaugurated was at village Kewal Ka Nagla, close of the district headquarters of Etah. More than 5000 devotees waited there for welcoming His Holiness. Prominent among the organizer were Smt. Mithilesh Kumar, Panchayat President, General Secretary Talra Ahmed, Dr. Mahinder Singh, Shri Om Prakesh Dalit, District President, BSP Shri S.R. Pushkar of Buddhist Society of lndia, Municipal Chairman Girish Chandra Mishra.
November 19 - 22, 2005
Gyalwa Karmapa visits Bhopal, IndiaNovember 20th 2005:
Gyalwa Karmapa at the Golden Jubilee Dhamma Diksha Samaroh
On invitation of Golden Jubilee Dhamma Diksha Samaroh Organizing Committee His Holiness 17th Gyalwa Karmapa Trinley Thaye Dorje visited Bhopal from 19th to 22nd November, 2005. On arrival at Raja Bhoj Airport, Bhopal His Holiness was received by Shri Rajesh Mishra Protocol Officer, State Govt., Shri Anwar Mohammad Khan, Chairman, Shri Indash Gajbhiye, Member of the State Minorities Commission, Members of the Organizing Committee and a large number of devotes.
Shri Sunil Sood, City Mayor called on His Holiness at Lake View Ashok Hotel where His Holiness Stayed as State Guest. Other callers included Ms. Meenakship Natrajan of Nehru Yuva Kendra and Father Anand Mutungal, Chief Editor of Hindu Daily Bhaskar, Hindustan Times Correspondent D. Ghosh and Electronic Media (Sahara, ETC and Raj) covred the visit and interviewed His Holiness.
The Golden Jubilee Samaroh was inaugurated by His Holiness at Samanvaya Bhawan on 20th November, 2005. It was presided over by Dr. Bhalchandra Mungekar, Member, Planning Commission, Govt. of India and attended by Shri Shivraj Singh Chauhan, Member of Parliament, Retd. Justice V.H. Bhairav, Bombay High Court, Shri Indersh Gajbhiye, Member State Minority Commission, distinguished guests and large number of delegates. Addressing the Conference His Holiness recalled that Dr. Bhimrao Ambedkar fought against discrimination and worked for establishment of social order based on principles of liberty, equality and fraternity.
A large crowd waited for blessings from His Holiness at the Conference Hall and the Hotel where he stayed.
November 21st 2005:
Gyalwa Karmapa visits Sanchi StupaHis Holiness paid a visit to Sanchi Stupa the next day where he was welcomed among others by the Maha Bodha Society of Sri Lanka. Officers of Archaeological Survey of India took His Holiness around the ancient Shrine and showed the Museum of objects discovered during excavation.
A replical of Relic of Casket of Lord Buddha was later presented at Ashok Hotel to His Holiness by Shri K.K. Khan, Director Archaeological Survey of India, Madhya Pradesh Circle.
