Many in the India have no knowledge of Guru Padma Sambhav, known as the second Buddha in the Himalayan countries like Nepal, Bhutan and Sikkim. It’s time to tell the world that Guru Padma Sambhav was really born in Odisha.
This was stated by the speakers at the celebration of birth anniversary of the guru at the Buddha Mandir here on Saturday. The Mahabodhi Society of India organised the meeting to mark the guru’s birthday for the first time.
‘Sambad’ editor and MLA Soumya Ranjan Patnaik said it is the solemn duty of the society to spread the guru’s words and life story which even historians have acknowledged.
Historian Prabir Kumar Patnaik presented a research paper on the guru and highlighted the life, time and historic contributions made by him. Researcher Asit Mohanty referred to Maha Vihar established in south Odisha by the guru.
While Aryakumar Jnanendra gave the welcome speech, society secretary Dr Sourendr Kumar Mohapatra gave a vote of thanks. Dr Bimalenmdu Mohanty, who chaired the meeting, was honoured for his work on the guru.