{"id":136500,"date":"2024-06-05T15:15:50","date_gmt":"2024-06-05T15:15:50","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/websitedesigns.com.au\/elankanew\/?p=136500"},"modified":"2024-06-05T15:21:44","modified_gmt":"2024-06-05T15:21:44","slug":"monks-ring-peace-bell-to-mark-buddhas-birthday-by-shoaib-sabzwari","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/websitedesigns.com.au\/elankanew\/monks-ring-peace-bell-to-mark-buddhas-birthday-by-shoaib-sabzwari\/","title":{"rendered":"Monks ring \u2018peace bell\u2019 to mark Buddha\u2019s birthday-by SHOAIB SABZWARI"},"content":{"rendered":"<h2 style=\"text-align: center;\"><span style=\"color: #000000;\">Monks ring \u2018peace bell\u2019 to mark Buddha\u2019s birthday-by SHOAIB SABZWARI<\/span><\/h2>\n<div class=\"amp-story-top-text\">\n<div class=\"story-excerpt\" style=\"text-align: justify;\"><span style=\"font-size: 16px; color: #000000;\">Global delegates gather at Taxila, immerse themselves in ancient Gandhara heritage<\/span><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div style=\"text-align: justify;\"><\/div>\n<p style=\"text-align: justify;\"><span style=\"font-size: 16px; color: #000000;\"><a style=\"color: #000000;\" href=\"https:\/\/tribune.com.pk\/story\/2469052\/monks-ring-peace-bell-to-mark-buddhas-birthday?amp=1\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><img loading=\"lazy\" loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter wp-image-49618 size-full\" src=\"https:\/\/i.tribune.com.pk\/media\/images\/Buddhist-leaders-Taxila-Museum-(8)1717094574-0\/Buddhist-leaders-Taxila-Museum-(8)1717094574-0-400x230.webp\" alt=\"elanka\" width=\"600\" height=\"341\" \/><\/a><\/span><\/p>\n<div class=\"story-image-plus-title\" style=\"text-align: justify;\">\n<div class=\"story-top-image\">\n<div class=\"story-image-figcaption\">\n<p><span style=\"font-size: 16px; color: #000000;\">Buddhist leaders from various countries visited the Taxila Museum and performed religious rituals. PHOTO: EXPRESS<\/span><\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div style=\"text-align: justify;\"><span style=\"font-size: 16px; color: #000000;\"><strong>Source:<\/strong><a style=\"color: #000000;\" href=\"https:\/\/tribune.com.pk\/story\/2469052\/monks-ring-peace-bell-to-mark-buddhas-birthday?amp=1\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">Tribune<\/a><\/span><\/div>\n<div style=\"text-align: justify;\"><\/div>\n<div style=\"text-align: justify;\">\n<p><span style=\"font-size: 16px; color: #000000;\"><strong class=\"location-name-bx\">TAXILA:<\/strong>International delegates comprising Buddhist monks, diplomats, and academics Thursday rang the \u2018peace bell\u2019 installed at the Taxila Museum, heralding the news of peace and prosperity in the region.Buddhist leaders from various countries visited the Taxila Museum and performed religious rituals.<\/span><\/p>\n<\/div>\n<p style=\"text-align: justify;\"><span style=\"font-size: 16px; color: #000000;\"><a style=\"color: #000000;\" href=\"https:\/\/tribune.com.pk\/story\/2469052\/monks-ring-peace-bell-to-mark-buddhas-birthday?amp=1\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><img loading=\"lazy\" loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter wp-image-49618 size-full\" src=\"https:\/\/i.tribune.com.pk\/media\/images\/Buddhist-leaders-Taxila-Museum-(5)1717094575-3\/Buddhist-leaders-Taxila-Museum-(5)1717094575-3.jpeg\" alt=\"elanka\" width=\"400\" height=\"341\" \/><\/a><\/span><\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: justify;\"><span style=\"font-size: 16px; color: #000000;\">On the occasion of Buddha\u2019s birthday, the Ministry of Foreign Affairs organised a two-day Vesakh ceremony. Buddhist monks from many countries, including Sri Lanka, Maldives, Thailand, Indonesia, and Vietnam, along with Buddhist scholars, and other guests, participated in the ceremony.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><!--more--><\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: justify;\"><span style=\"font-size: 16px; color: #000000;\">After the two-day conference in Islamabad, the delegation visited the Taxila Museum, Sirkap, Mohra Muradu, and Bhamala Stupa. At the Taxila Museum, prayers for peace and prosperity in the region were offered by ringing the bell of peace on the occasion of Buddha&#8217;s birthday. Buddhist monks from Thailand and Sri Lanka initiated the Buddha&#8217;s birthday celebrations by ringing peace bells, which were installed by the Thai government a few years ago.<\/span><\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: justify;\"><span style=\"font-size: 16px; color: #000000;\"><a style=\"color: #000000;\" href=\"https:\/\/tribune.com.pk\/story\/2469052\/monks-ring-peace-bell-to-mark-buddhas-birthday?amp=1\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><img loading=\"lazy\" loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter wp-image-49618 size-full\" src=\"https:\/\/i.tribune.com.pk\/media\/images\/Buddhist-leaders-Taxila-Museum-(7)1717094574-1\/Buddhist-leaders-Taxila-Museum-(7)1717094574-1.jpeg\" alt=\"elanka\" width=\"400\" height=\"341\" \/><\/a><\/span><\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: justify;\"><span style=\"font-size: 16px; color: #000000;\">Besides the Taxila Museum, the delegation visited Sirkap, Julian, and Bhamala Stupa, performing religious rituals at each site.<\/span><\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: justify;\"><span style=\"font-size: 16px; color: #000000;\"><strong>Read also:\u00a0<a style=\"color: #000000;\" href=\"https:\/\/tribune.com.pk\/story\/2458382\/foreign-delegates-visit-ancient-buddhist-sites\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\">Foreign delegates visit ancient Buddhist sites<\/a><\/strong><\/span><\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: justify;\"><span style=\"font-size: 16px; color: #000000;\">On this occasion, Director of Taxila Museum Anjum Dara, while talking to The Express Tribune, said that the arrival of a world-class delegation on Buddha&#8217;s birthday is proof that Pakistan is a peaceful country, which will not only promote tourism but also increase opportunities for cultural diplomacy and bilateral trade.<\/span><\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: justify;\"><span style=\"font-size: 16px; color: #000000;\"><a style=\"color: #000000;\" href=\"https:\/\/tribune.com.pk\/story\/2469052\/monks-ring-peace-bell-to-mark-buddhas-birthday?amp=1\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><img loading=\"lazy\" loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter wp-image-49618 size-full\" src=\"https:\/\/i.tribune.com.pk\/media\/images\/Buddhist-leaders-Taxila-Museum-(2)1717094574-6\/Buddhist-leaders-Taxila-Museum-(2)1717094574-6.jpeg\" alt=\"elanka\" width=\"400\" height=\"341\" \/><\/a><\/span><\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: justify;\"><span style=\"font-size: 16px; color: #000000;\">He further said apart from tourists from Buddhist countries, a large number of delegations from Britain, Europe, Japan, and America also visit to see the remains of the Gandhara civilisation. The Department of Archeology utilises resources to provide all possible facilities.<\/span><\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: justify;\"><span style=\"font-size: 16px; color: #000000;\">Speaking to The Express Tribune, a Thai monk said that the Buddha remains preserved in the Taxila Museum hold great religious importance to them, and no other museum in the world has such a collection of Buddhist relics. This land is very sacred to them religiously, which is why information and subjects related to Gandhara art and Taxila are included in the regular curriculum in their country.<\/span><\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: justify;\"><span style=\"font-size: 16px; color: #000000;\"><a style=\"color: #000000;\" href=\"https:\/\/tribune.com.pk\/story\/2469052\/monks-ring-peace-bell-to-mark-buddhas-birthday?amp=1\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><img loading=\"lazy\" loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter wp-image-49618 size-full\" src=\"https:\/\/i.tribune.com.pk\/media\/images\/Buddhist-leaders-Taxila-Museum-(3)1717094574-5\/Buddhist-leaders-Taxila-Museum-(3)1717094574-5.jpeg\" alt=\"elanka\" width=\"400\" height=\"341\" \/><\/a><\/span><\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: justify;\"><span style=\"font-size: 16px; color: #000000;\">Minister of Culture and Foreign Affairs of Sri Lanka, Wickramanayaka, expressed gratitude to the government of Pakistan for preserving all Buddhist objects and historical remains in an excellent manner, which will be very helpful for future generations to read and understand Buddhist culture.<\/span><\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: justify;\"><span style=\"font-size: 16px; color: #000000;\">Archaeology expert Syed Gul Kailash mentioned that the guests were given a tour of Bhamala Stupa. All the guests in the delegation thanked the Government of Pakistan and the Department of Archeology for cleaning and preserving the Bhamala Stupa in a very professional manner. He added that they always strive to showcase the Gandhara culture to the whole world.<\/span><\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: justify;\"><span style=\"font-size: 16px; color: #000000;\"><a style=\"color: #000000;\" href=\"https:\/\/tribune.com.pk\/story\/2469052\/monks-ring-peace-bell-to-mark-buddhas-birthday?amp=1\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><img loading=\"lazy\" loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter wp-image-49618 size-full\" src=\"https:\/\/i.tribune.com.pk\/media\/images\/Buddhist-leaders-Taxila-Museum-(1)1717094574-7\/Buddhist-leaders-Taxila-Museum-(1)1717094574-7.jpeg\" alt=\"elanka\" width=\"400\" height=\"341\" \/><\/a><\/span><\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: justify;\"><span style=\"font-size: 16px; color: #000000;\">The great cultural heritage of Taxila is not only a historical fact but also a memorable relic of ancient times, showcasing astonishing examples of knowledge and artistry from bygone eras that remain thought-provoking for modern-day individuals.<\/span><\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: justify;\"><span style=\"font-size: 16px; color: #000000;\"><strong>Read:\u00a0<a style=\"color: #000000;\" href=\"https:\/\/tribune.com.pk\/story\/2444254\/buddhists-visit-julian-stupa-in-haripur\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\">Buddhists visit Julian Stupa in Haripur<\/a><\/strong><\/span><\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: justify;\"><span style=\"font-size: 16px; color: #000000;\">The Gandhara civilisation was an empire between five and seven hundred years before Christ, encompassing parts of northern Pakistan, Kashmir, and Afghanistan. Most of the population of this state was in the Potohar Plateau, Peshawar, and the areas bordering the Kabul River.<\/span><\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: justify;\"><span style=\"font-size: 16px; color: #000000;\"><a style=\"color: #000000;\" href=\"https:\/\/tribune.com.pk\/story\/2469052\/monks-ring-peace-bell-to-mark-buddhas-birthday?amp=1\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><img loading=\"lazy\" loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter wp-image-49618 size-full\" src=\"https:\/\/i.tribune.com.pk\/media\/images\/Buddhist-leaders-Taxila-Museum-(4)1717094574-4\/Buddhist-leaders-Taxila-Museum-(4)1717094574-4.jpeg\" alt=\"elanka\" width=\"400\" height=\"341\" \/><\/a><\/span><\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: justify;\"><span style=\"font-size: 16px; color: #000000;\">The delegation was informed that the study of history shows that the Gandhara civilisation experienced the rise and fall of the empire from six hundred years before Christ to the eleventh century AD. British soldiers and officials began to take an interest in the ancient history of the subcontinent in the 19th century. In 1830, some coins of Ashoka&#8217;s era were discovered here.<\/span><\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: justify;\"><span style=\"font-size: 16px; color: #000000;\">The investigation of some Chinese historical books and these coins helped to trace the archaeology in the vicinity of Taxila in 1860. Excavations from 1912 to 1934 revealed numerous ancient cities, stupas, and places of worship.<\/span><\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: justify;\"><span style=\"font-size: 16px; color: #000000;\"><a style=\"color: #000000;\" href=\"https:\/\/tribune.com.pk\/story\/2469052\/monks-ring-peace-bell-to-mark-buddhas-birthday?amp=1\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><img loading=\"lazy\" loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter wp-image-49618 size-full\" src=\"https:\/\/i.tribune.com.pk\/media\/images\/Buddhist-leaders-Taxila-Museum-(6)1717094574-2\/Buddhist-leaders-Taxila-Museum-(6)1717094574-2.jpeg\" alt=\"elanka\" width=\"400\" height=\"341\" \/><\/a><\/span><\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: justify;\"><span style=\"font-size: 16px; color: #000000;\">The revelations made it possible to understand Gandhara&#8217;s science, arts, and history. Today, Khanpur Haripur Taxila Jaulian houses the remains of all these Gandhara settlements, constructions, and religious pilgrimages, attracting followers of Buddhism from around the world.<\/span><\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: justify;\"><span style=\"font-size: 16px; color: #000000;\">WITH ADDITIONAL INPUT FROM YAWAR HAYAT.<\/span><\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: justify;\"><span style=\"font-size: 16px; color: #000000;\"><em>Published in The Express Tribune, May 31<sup>st<\/sup>, 2024.<\/em><\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"text-decoration: underline; color: #0000ff;\"><a style=\"color: #0000ff;\" href=\"https:\/\/websitedesigns.com.au\/elankanew\/elanka-newsletter-sign-up\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><strong><span style=\"font-size: 18px;\">Click here to receive your free copy of the eLanka Newsletter twice a week delivered directly to your inbox!<\/span><\/strong><\/a><\/span><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Monks ring \u2018peace bell\u2019 to mark Buddha\u2019s birthday-by SHOAIB SABZWARI Global delegates gather at Taxila, immerse themselves in ancient Gandhara heritage Buddhist leaders from various countries visited the Taxila Museum and performed religious rituals. 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