{"id":7170,"date":"2026-07-29T17:13:59","date_gmt":"2026-07-29T11:28:59","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/timesasian.com\/?p=7170"},"modified":"2026-08-02T04:12:47","modified_gmt":"2026-08-01T22:27:47","slug":"khenpo-chimed-tsering-dr-lharkyal-lama-president-of-ibc-celebrates-ashadha-purnima-at-indian-embassy-in-kathmandu","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/timesasian.com\/?p=7170","title":{"rendered":"Khenpo Chimed Tsering (Dr. Lharkyal Lama), President of IBC Celebrates Ashadha Purnima at Indian Embassy in Kathmandu"},"content":{"rendered":"<p><span style=\"font-size: 18px;\">KATHMANDU, July 29, 2026 \u2014 Khenpo Chimed Tsering (Dr. Lharkyal Lama), President of the International Buddhist Confederation (IBC), participated in the celebration of Ashadha Purnima (Guru Purnima) at the Embassy of India in Kathmandu, joining the Embassy\u2019s Deputy Chief of Mission (DCM), senior diplomats, Buddhist monks, scholars, and distinguished guests.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-size: 18px;\">Ashadha Purnima, one of the holiest days in the Buddhist calendar, commemorates Lord Buddha\u2019s first sermon at Sarnath following his enlightenment. The day is also widely observed as Guru Purnima, honoring spiritual teachers and the timeless tradition of wisdom, compassion, and learning.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-size: 18px;\">During the ceremony, participants offered prayers and paid tribute to the teachings of Lord Buddha, emphasizing the universal values of peace, compassion, non-violence, and interfaith harmony. The gathering also highlighted the shared Buddhist heritage that continues to strengthen the longstanding cultural and civilizational ties between Nepal and India.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-size: 18px;\">Speaking on the significance of the occasion, Dr. Lharkyal Lama emphasized the importance of preserving Buddhist heritage and promoting dialogue, mutual understanding, and global peace through the teachings of the Buddha. 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