Karnataka Minister H.C. Mahadevappa calls on Dalai Lama at Bylakuppe
The Hindu
Social Welfare Minister H.C. Mahadevappa meets Dalai Lama in Bylakuppe, discusses Buddhism and social peace.
Social Welfare Minister H.C. Mahadevappa, who is also the Minister in-charge of Mysuru district, called on Tibetan spiritual leader Dalai Lama at Bylakuppe near here on Monday (February 3, 2025) and inquired about his health.
A statement from Mr. Mahadevappa’s office said the two had a brief discussion about Dalai Lama’s work and ideas for spreading the principles of Buddhism along with social peace.
Mr. Mahadevappa, who accepted the warm hospitality extended to him on the occasion, also visited the Buddhist temple and viewed the statue of Buddha in Bylakuppe, which had become the “land of Buddha”.
He has expressed happiness about the clarity and concern of the people of Bylakuppe about Buddhism, which he said was the “original” religion of India. He discussed the importance of building a Buddhist region with the Buddhist monks there.
Mr. Mahadevappa also discussed with them certain demands relating to the Tibetan-inhabited area.
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