DIYUN (Changlang) Jan 20 : Arunachal?s minister for Information & Public Relations C.C. Singpho has inaugurated a Mahabodhi School at Diyun in Changlang district on January 14 last under the aegis of the Mahabodhi Society Bangalore. C.C. Singpho described the opening of the school as a historic occasion for the people of Diyun area for the school will not only impart general education but also spiritual education based on Buddhism. The Minister also donated 28 acres of land for permanent construction of the school campus. The school initially started upto class III will be upgrated in the subsequent years.
Ven. Sanghasana Bhikkhu, founder president of Mahabodhi International Meditation Centre, Leh-Ladakh described the occasion as an auspicious one and requested all to contribute towards the institution. Ven. Ananda, secretary of Mahabodhi Society, Bangalore outlined the aims, objectives and functioning of the school. He also assured all help from the society.
Earlier, the Buddha Flag, School Flag and National Flag were unfurled by Ven. Narinda Bhikkhu, president All Arunachal Pradesh Bhikkhu Sangha, Ven. Sanghasana Bhikkhu and C.C. Singpho, Minister, IPR & P. The Buddha Calendar was also unveiled by K.G. Singpho, ex-MLA. The function was addressed among others by Ven. Narina Bhikkhu, Ven. Panyarakkhita and Ven. Sangharakkhita. While the function was presided over by SDO Miao, R.K. Sharma, the secretary general of Singpho Development Society, Psi Jowlai Singpho offered the vote of thanks. Dhamma Desana, video show and prayers were other highlights of the function.