Monks’ Yatra to End on March 2 at Buddhavanam

Hyderabad: According to the organisers, the third Dharma Yatra of Buddhist monks, which started on February 2, will end on March 2 in Buddhavanam. Padayatra will cover Turkayamjal, Ibrahimpatnam, Yacharam, Chintapalli, Kondamallepally, Angadipet and Peddavura before reaching Buddhavanam.

Following the yatra, Vipassana retreats will be held at Buddha Vihara, Gulbarga, Buddhavanam, Ananath Pindak Vihara, Mannakelli and Mahabodhi Vihara. Monks will also go to villages and schools to teach Vipassana and Buddha Dhamma. The yatra has reached Anand Buddha Vihar, where the monks will rest before starting their journey on February 20.

The initiative is jointly organized by Gagan Malik Foundation, Ashray Foundation, M Seeds Foundation and Triirattanabhumi Association. The leaders of the organization include Buddhavanam special officer Mallepalli Laxmaiah, Siddharth Hattiambire, Siriluck Mythai and Nattakit Chaichalermonkhon.