MEA inaugurates unique projects reflecting India's Buddhist linkages with ASEAN & East Asia

The Ministry of External Affairs celebrated ‘Azadi ka Amrit Mahotsav’ on Wednesday by inaugurating projects reflecting Buddhist linkages with ASEAN and East Asian countries. Minister of State for External Affairs Dr. RajKumar Ranjan Singh who among other issues also focuses on ASEAN and East Asia was present on the occasion.

Books of Jataka Tales translated into Thai, Korean, Vietnamese, and Chinese languages were launched. A comprehensive video of e-ITEC courses offered by the Ministry on Buddhist teachings was shown during the event. The Minister inaugurated the interactive Coffee Table E-Book on Buddhist linkages with ASEAN and East Asian countries.

The digital exhibition titled " Bodhicitta: Interweaving Buddhist Art Traditions from India Across Asia” curated by National Museum was displayed. The Ministry presented an Interactive Template for use by Missions for orientation visits by school/college students to Cultural centers/Missions for better understanding of India's Buddhist linkages, according to a MEA release.