Thai Buddhist monks have visited Boudhanath in Kathmandu, where the famous dog ‘Aloka’ awaits, as a gesture towards developing relations with Nepal’s Boudhanath. During the visit, the monks from Thailand paid solidarity to the flood-affected people of Syafrubeesi in Rasuwa and offered prayers for the restoration and world peace.
Meanwhile, the Ka-Nying Shedrub Ling Monastery Association and Development Trust in Boudhanath made a generous donation of Rs. 5,855,555 to the Prime Minister’s Natural Disaster Rescue Fund to support disaster management, rescue, and relief activities. The amount was distributed in the form of a cheque during a program organized in Bouddhanath and attended by several Buddhist religious leaders and public personalities.
Thai Monks and Aloka Pay Solidarity to Flood-hit People of Rasuwa District
The Thai monks and Aloka have drawn great attention as they landed in Boudhanath in Kathmandu. Boudhanath, one of the four great Buddhist stupas and a revered religious pilgrimage site, has been a major center for cultural and religious exchanges between Nepal and Thailand. The Thai monks who visited Boudhanath have paid solidarity to the flood-affected people of Syafrubesi in Rasuwa. The monks have expressed hope that the affected people will rebuild their lives and recover from the disaster soon. They have also prayed for peace and stability in the world.
Boudhanath Monastery Makes a Generous Donation of Rs. 5.85 Million
The Ka-Nying Shedrub Ling Monastery Association and Development Trust in Boudhanath made a donation of Rs. 5,855,555 to the Prime Minister’s Natural Disaster Rescue Fund. The amount will be used for disaster management, rescue, and relief activities for the victims of natural disasters such as earthquakes and floods.
The cheque was presented during a program held in Boudhanath and witnessed by several Buddhist monks and religious leaders. The monks of the monastery have been carrying out various activities apart from their religious practices. They have been participating in social work for the community while also promoting tourism in Kathmandu.
Public Personalities Attend the Program Organized at Boudhanath
The function was attended by Rastriya Swatantra Party Chairperson Rabi Lamichhane, Minister for Culture, Tourism, and Civil Aviation Khadka Raj Poudel, and Ujyalo Party Chairperson Kulman Ghising, among others. The event served to bring together public personalities and religious leaders who laid emphasis on donating to charity and helping those affected by the earthquake and flood.
Nepal and Thailand share deep historical and cultural ties with Buddhism at the center of the relationship. The visit by Thai Buddhist monks to Boudhanath is a gesture towards developing deeper and stronger bonds between the two nations. It will also help promote Buddhist culture and values both in Nepal and Thailand. Boudhanath is one of the most visited places by foreign tourists who come to Nepal mainly for its cultural and religious heritage.
The monastery is a major part of the cultural tourism in Kathmandu. The visit by the Thai Buddhist monks, along with their solidarity with the flood-hit people and donations to the earthquake relief fund, will help foster cultural exchange, deepen religious ties, and promote charity.
