Bodh Gaya will host a Buddhist Conclave during March 29-31, 2016. The conclave will be organised by the Federation of Associations in Indian Tourism and Hospitality (FAITH) in collaboration with the Ministry of Commerce (MOC) and the Ministry of Tourism (MOT), and the target will be to develop the Buddhist Circuit in Uttar Pradesh and Bihar in India, and Nepal, with foreign investment in the segment.
Major issues discussed will include,
- International connectivity to Gaya
- Necessary upgradation of Gaya International Airport
- Improved road and railway connectivity
- Issuance of visas and facilitation from arrival to departure
- Beautification of the area
- Improvement of accommodation facilities
- Training of local guides in different languages.
An estimated 250 people are expected to attend the Buddhist Conclave.
Did You Know?
- Buddhism was founded in the north-eastern part of India (Between India and Nepal)
- Gautama Buddha is considered the founder of Buddhism.
- Theravada (“The School of the Elders”) and Mahayana (“The Great Vehicle”) are the two major branches of Buddhism.
- Fig tree is revered in Buddhism because it was under a Fig tree that Buddha got enlightened.
- Buddhism is the 4th Largest religion by population behind Christianity, Islam, Hinduism.
Buddha taught and traveled his entire life until the age of 80 when he passed away. His final request of his followers was this: “All component things in the world are changeable. They are not lasting. Work hard to gain your own salvation.”
