Indian envoy visits oldest Buddhist pagoda in China

Key Highlights

• To commemorate the event, Mathur visited the oldest and largest Buddhist pagoda to the south of the Yangtze River, the Tiger Hill temple structure in China, which occupies a high status in the field of architecture, history and art, a post on X by the Consulate said on Monday.
• Mathur, in his interaction with the Buddhist clergy and the local community, including Friends of India, on Sunday, underlined the special significance of the return of the sacred Piprahwa Ratna of Lord Buddha after 127 years as embodying a proud occasion for India’s civilised consciousness and spiritual heritage.
• During the event, presentations and cultural performances based on the teachings of Lord Buddha were also showcased, evoking strong resonance for the Piprahwa Relics grand exhibition, rooted in our rich past and enduring legacies, the Post said.
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