The Prime Minister, Shri Narendra Modi, has said Buddhism is a very strong bond between China and India. He said he looks forward to welcoming President Xi Jinping in Ahmedabad on 17th (of September), and he is sure the Chinese President’s visit will strengthen India-China ties.
The Prime Minister said Gujarat too has a very rich Buddhist heritage. He also shared some informative slides on this, including Vadnagar excavations, on social media
On 17th, I look forward to welcoming President Xi Jinping in Ahmedabad. Am sure his visit will strengthen India-China ties.
— Narendra Modi (@narendramodi) September 15, 2014
Buddhism is a very strong bond between China & India. Infact, Gujarat too has a very rich Buddhist heritage.
— Narendra Modi (@narendramodi) September 15, 2014
I am sure you will enjoy these slides, which take you through Gujarat's rich Buddhist heritage that we are proud of. https://t.co/dc9ws4W8Ou
— Narendra Modi (@narendramodi) September 15, 2014
Well known Chinese traveller Xuanzang(Hiuen Tsang) noted the presence of Buddhist monasteries, monks in parts of Guj pic.twitter.com/EohQiwH1ts
— Narendra Modi (@narendramodi) September 15, 2014
The place where I was born, Vadnagar too has a rich Buddhist influence including a Monastery. pic.twitter.com/WBzaX8Taam
— Narendra Modi (@narendramodi) September 15, 2014
Ashokan Edict in Junagadh shows Samrat Ashok's reverence towards Buddhism & focuses on social & moral precepts. pic.twitter.com/lhHzX5Ek6l
— Narendra Modi (@narendramodi) September 15, 2014