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Tourism Corporation Khyber Pakhtunkhwa
Tourism Corporation Khyber Pakhtunkhwa | Facebook
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[#Buddhist monks from #Korea performed religious rituals for peace in #Jaulian Buddhist #monastery Khyber Pakhtunkhwa (KP)]
The Buddhist monks from the Republic of #SouthKorea led by Hang Sang Beon, went around the stupa and offered lotus, water, fruit and rice to Lord Buddha. The event was jointly organised by Department of Archaeology and Museum, KP, Tourism Corporation Khyber Pakhtunkhwa(#TCKP) and Gandhara Art and Culture Association.
Julian an archaeological site in KP's part of Taxila is one of the sacred places for Buddhists where Emperor Ashoka preached the Lord Buddha’s message of peace, love and brotherhood in the 1st century AD.
Malanada was Buddhist monk that brought Buddhism to the Korean peninsula.Malananda hails from #Swabi went to Korea to propagate #Buddhism in in 384 AD.Buddhists believe that Malanada has enormous strength and power to help Buddhist practitioners chase away any obstacles on their path.
"A large number of parliamentarians, ambassadors and high commissioners attended the ceremony and children were especially excited to participate in the event.
#Buddhism #Pakistan #China #Japan #Thailand #Vietnam #HongKong #Mongolia #Myanmar #Religion #Mardan #TCKP #Taxila #Swat #Swabi #Heritage #Malanada