Ladakh a living land of dharma for centuries, says Amit Shah
Union Home Minister Amit Shah described the return of Lord Buddha's sacred relics to Ladakh after 75 years as a 'historic reunion.' He emphasized Ladakh's enduring role as a center of Buddhist dharma and knowledge for centuries. Shah also highlighted the continued relevance of Buddha's teachings on peace, compassion, and the middle path in today's world.
- ▪Amit Shah called the return of Buddha's relics to Ladakh after 75 years a 'historic reunion'.
- ▪He stated that Ladakh has remained a 'living land of dharma' preserving Buddhist knowledge for centuries.
- ▪Shah emphasized that Buddha's teachings on peace, compassion, and the middle path are more relevant today than 2,500 years ago.
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Union Home Minister Amit Shah on Friday (May 1, 2026) described the return of sacred relics of Lord Buddha to Ladakh after 75 years as a "historic reunion" and said that the Union Territory has remained a "living land of dharma", preserving and nurturing Buddhist knowledge for centuries.Stressing the relevance of Buddha's teachings in modern times, Mr. Shah said the message of peace, compassion and the middle path was even more important today than it was 2,500 years ago.
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